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WinCC

WinCC Options

Manual

6ES7652-0XX01-8BC0C79000-G8276-C129-01

Edition August 1997

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Table of Contents

1 General Overview of the Editors of the Options .................... 1-11.1 Optional Editor "Storage"................................................................ 1-41.2 Optional Editor "Picture Tree Manager" .......................................... 1-41.3 Optional Editor "Lifebeat Monitoring" .............................................. 1-51.4 Optional Editor "Base Data"............................................................ 1-51.4.1 Optional Editor "Split Screen Wizard" ............................................. 1-51.4.2 Optional Editor "Alarm Logging Wizard".......................................... 1-51.4.3 Optional Editor "Tag Editor"............................................................ 1-61.5 Optionaler Editor "Time Synchronization" ....................................... 1-6

2 Basic Process Control .............................................................. 2-12.1 Split Screen Manager..................................................................... 2-12.1.1 Split Screen Manager Functionality ................................................ 2-22.1.2 The Split Screen Wizard................................................................. 2-32.1.2.1 The Screen Resolution................................................................... 2-42.1.2.2 Multi VGA....................................................................................... 2-52.1.2.3 Control of the Selection.................................................................. 2-62.1.2.4 Creating the Configuration.............................................................. 2-72.1.3 The Runtime Module of the Split Screen Manager.......................... 2-82.1.3.1 Configuration of the Runtime Start Picture...................................... 2-82.1.3.2 Managing the Screen Data and the Picture Exchange.................... 2-92.1.3.3 Saving and Displaying the Picture Composition.............................. 2-92.1.3.4 Managing the System Match.......................................................... 2-102.1.3.5 Picture Exchange According to the Picture Hierarchy..................... 2-102.1.3.6 Managing the Picture Memory........................................................ 2-112.1.3.7 Managing the Picture Storage ........................................................ 2-112.2 The "Alarm Logging" Wizard........................................................... 2-122.2.1 Setting Up the Message Windows.................................................. 2-132.2.2 Activating Process Control System Messages................................ 2-142.2.3 Assigning the Output Channels ...................................................... 2-152.2.4 Overview........................................................................................ 2-162.3 Signal Module ................................................................................ 2-182.4 Picture Tree Manager..................................................................... 2-192.4.1 Picture Tree Manager Structure ..................................................... 2-202.4.1.1 Status Bar ...................................................................................... 2-212.4.1.2 Standard Palette ............................................................................ 2-212.4.2 Picture Properties........................................................................... 2-222.4.3 Working with the Picture Tree Manager.......................................... 2-222.4.4 The Operation................................................................................ 2-232.4.4.1 Using a Drag-and-Drop Operation to Insert New Containers........... 2-232.4.4.2 Using a Drag-and-Drop Operation to Insert Pictures....................... 2-242.4.5 The Hierarchy ................................................................................ 2-242.4.5.1 Creating the Hierarchy.................................................................... 2-262.4.5.2 Changing the Hierarchy.................................................................. 2-282.4.5.3 Deleting the Hierarchy.................................................................... 2-30

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2.4.6 Menus............................................................................................ 2-312.4.6.1 Menu Project.................................................................................. 2-312.4.6.2 Menu Edit....................................................................................... 2-322.4.6.3 Menu View..................................................................................... 2-352.4.6.4 Menu Options................................................................................. 2-362.4.6.5 Menu Help...................................................................................... 2-372.4.7 Effects on Other Programs............................................................. 2-372.4.7.1 Effects on the User Administrator ................................................... 2-372.4.7.2 Effects on the Group Display.......................................................... 2-382.4.7.3 Effects on the Text Library ............................................................. 2-382.5 3D-Bar ........................................................................................... 2-382.5.1 The 3D-Bar Objekt ......................................................................... 2-382.5.2 3D Bar Properties........................................................................... 2-392.6 Group Display Object ..................................................................... 2-412.6.1 Group Display Properties ............................................................... 2-432.7 Attributes in Alphabetical Order...................................................... 2-452.8 Using Names to Select Graphic Pictures........................................ 2-572.9 Using a Measurement Point to Select Graphic Pictures.................. 2-592.10 Selecting Graphic Pictures Directly................................................. 2-602.11 Lifebeat Monitoring......................................................................... 2-602.11.1 Function Principle of Lifebeat Monitoring........................................ 2-612.11.2 Preparatory Measures for OS-OS Monitoring ................................. 2-622.11.2.1 Client Settings................................................................................ 2-622.11.2.2 Server Settings .............................................................................. 2-652.11.3 Monitoring the Programmable Logic Controllers.............................. 2-662.11.4 The Dialog Window of Lifebeat Monitoring...................................... 2-672.11.5 The Structure of the System Picture in Runtime ............................. 2-692.11.6 Structure of the Device List ............................................................ 2-712.11.7 Visualizing Monitoring in Runtime................................................... 2-73

3 Advanced Process Control ...................................................... 3-13.1 Tag Editor ...................................................................................... 3-13.2 Time Synchronization..................................................................... 3-33.2.1 The Runtime Process SyncRT.EXE ............................................... 3-43.2.2 Dialog "Time Synchronization"........................................................ 3-53.2.3 Dialog "DCF77 Receive Utility"....................................................... 3-8

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4 Storage ....................................................................................... 4-14.1 General Information........................................................................ 4-14.2 Configuration.................................................................................. 4-34.2.1 Activate or Deactivate Automatic.................................................... 4-44.2.2 Archiving Drive............................................................................... 4-44.2.3 Labeling of the Data Carrier............................................................ 4-44.2.4 Time-Driven Archiving.................................................................... 4-44.2.5 Fill Level-Driven Archiving .............................................................. 4-54.2.6 Data Older Than............................................................................. 4-54.2.7 Retry .............................................................................................. 4-54.3 Data Carrier Management.............................................................. 4-64.3.1 Data Carrier Name: ........................................................................ 4-84.3.2 Navigation and Data Windows........................................................ 4-84.3.3 Creating the Archive Data Carrier................................................... 4-94.3.4 Lock Archive Data Carrier .............................................................. 4-94.3.5 Updating ........................................................................................ 4-104.3.6 Swapping Manually ........................................................................ 4-104.4 Importing........................................................................................ 4-114.4.1 Import ............................................................................................ 4-124.4.2 Archive Log.................................................................................... 4-124.5 Rearchiving Models........................................................................ 4-134.6 Exporting........................................................................................ 4-144.6.1 Export ............................................................................................ 4-154.6.2 Conversion Format......................................................................... 4-15

5 Chip Card ................................................................................... 5-15.1 Significance for the Control Center ................................................. 5-15.2 Significance for the User Administrator........................................... 5-25.2.1 Menu Addition................................................................................ 5-35.2.1.1 Chip Card....................................................................................... 5-35.2.2 Chip Card Reader in Run Time....................................................... 5-4

6 Video........................................................................................... 6-16.1 Introduction .................................................................................... 6-16.2 Attributes in Alphabetical Order...................................................... 6-3

7 Appendix .................................................................................... 7-17.1 Functions of the Basic Packages.................................................... 7-1

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08.97 Preface

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PrefaceThis manual introduces you to the functions of each software component andtheir operation in a reference manual format. You can find the informationyou need quickly by using the table of contents or the index. Naturally, theinformation is also available to you in the on-line help in either acontext-sensitive fashion or in the on-line help contents.

The "Getting Started" manual, which is part of the WinCC package, containsa total overview of WinCC and a configuration example in which the mostsignificant functions of the individual components are followed through in apractical application.

If you have technical questions, please address them to your Siemens contactpartner, located in the businesses responsible for your location. You can findthe addresses in the attachment entitled Siemens Worldwide, in "S7-300Automation System Structure in an S7-300," in catalogs, and on CompuServe(go.autforum). In addition, you may call our Hotline at 011-49-911-895-7000(Fax 7001).

You can find additional information on the Internet under the addresswww.aut.siemens.de/coros/html_00/coros.htm.

Up to date information about SIMATIC products can be obtained:

• from the Internet under http://www.aut.siemens.de/

• via fax# 08765-93 02 77 95 00

In addition, the SIMATIC Customer Support provides current informationand downloads that can be beneficial for the utilization of SIMATIC products:

• from the Internet underhttp://www.aut.siemens.de/support/html_00/index.shtml

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The SIMATIC Customer Support can be reached by phone under the number+49 (911) 895-7000 and by fax under the number +49 (911) 895-7002.Inquiries can also be made via Internet mail or mail addressed to the abovemailbox.

Purpose of theManual

Total Overview andConfigurationExample

Additional Support

Information aboutSIMATIC products

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08.97 General Overview of the Editors of the Options

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1 General Overview of the Editors of the OptionsThe extent of the performance of the WinCC system can be expanded byadding option packages. In order to be able to install the individual optionpackages sensibly, the Basic Process Control option package must beinstalled.

� How to Install Optional Editors:

While you are installing WinCC, you must click on the "User-Defined" buttonin the "Setup Variations" dialog window. After you have selected the desiredlanguages for the WinCC system in the "Select Language" dialog, you enterthe "User-Defined Selection" dialog window. Select the box "Add-On ProcessControl System" in this dialog and then use the "Change" button to open the"Select Subcomponents" dialog window. This window contains the followingselection boxes:

Selection Box Installs the Following Modules

Basic ProcessControl

• Base Data

• Split Screen Manager

• Management display

• Message Wizard (Alarm Logging Wizard)

• Audible Indicators through the Signal Module

• Picture hierarchy (Picture Tree Manager)

• Group display

• Lifebeat Monitoring

Advanced ProcessControl

• Tag Editor

• Time synchronization (by means of GPS, DCF77,or internal operator station clock.

Storage Archive/rearchive (storage). The archive functionssupport swapping data automatically from the hard diskto long-term data carriers as well as deleting data fromthe hard disk.

Chip Card Chip card functionality for user authorization. If youinstall WinCC with the chip card option, thefunctionality of the User Administrator expands. Thechip card reader option adds a "Chip Card" item and itscorresponding functions to the menu bar.

Video Camera OCX. By connecting this module, you can createa window with an OLE Control Object in the "GraphicsDesigner." A video picture that is taken by a videocamera is displayed in this window.

Click the mouse to select the components you want to use in your projectmanagement and then click the "Next" button to continue the installation.

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� How to Install the S7DOS Communication Driver:

While you are installing WinCC, you must click on the "User-Defined" buttonin the "Setup Variations" dialog window. After you have selected the desiredlanguages for the WinCC system in the "Select Language" dialog, you enterthe "User-Defined Selection" dialog window. Select the "Connections" box inthis dialog and then use the "Change" button to open the "SelectSubcomponents" dialog window. This window contains the followingselection box:

Selection Box Installs the Following Module

S7DOS Communication driver for the S7 connection. Youcan find further information in the STEP 7 manual.

Note: This communication driver is NOT availableunder Windows NT.

If you want to install the S7DOS communication driver, click on this box toactivate it. Then click the "Next" button to continue the installation.

� The WinCC System Offers the Following Optional Editors:

If you selected all of the selection boxes in the "Select Subcomponents" dialogwindow, the following additional editors/wizards are available to you in theProject Navigation Window:

Editor Meaning

Storage The storage function supports automaticstorage of data from the hard disk to along-term data carrier as well as thedeletion of data from the hard disk.

Picture Tree Manager The Picture Tree Manager manages ahierarchy of system names, subsystemnames, function names, and pictures of theGraphics Designer.

Time Synchronization Time synchronization is a function forsystems with a SINEC L2/L2R bus system.A WinCC operator station, as the activetime master, is responsible forsynchronizing all of the other operatorstations and PLCs on the system bus withthe current time. This allows achronological coordination of messages forthe entire system.

Lifebeat Monitoring Lifebeat Monitoring takes over permanentmonitoring of the individual systems(operating stations and PLCs) and makesthe results visible in the form of screenoutputs in the run-time system. It triggersthe horn module automatically andgenerates the process control systemmessages.


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Base Data Configuration of the WinCC base data bymeans of wizards

Split Screen Wizard The Split Screen Wizard is a part of theSplit Screen Manager and helps toconfigure and initialize the monitor andpicture settings for the current WinCCproject. You should execute thisinitialization as soon as you load a projectbecause other applications (such as runtime and group display) access these data.

Alarm Logging Wizard The Alarm Logging Wizard helps toconfigure and initialize the messagewindows, messages, message classes, andsystems of the process control systemmessages as well as the audible indicatorsfor the current WinCC project.

Tag Editor Use the Tag Editor to set the tags andsystem assignments that are linked to atrend template by means of the "CreateTrends On-Line" function.

� Expanded Structure of the "Editor" Project Component:The optional editors are displayed in blue in the following picture (extractedfrom the Project Navigation Window):

Note: As an additional WinCC expansion, you can receive the optionalSFC (sequential function chart) editor separately. Look in theSIEMENS Ordering Information Catalog ST 80 for informationabout the components for WinCC. The SFC is a controlflow-oriented sequential control system that is implemented tocontrol processes. Sequential control is a control with amandatory step-by-step sequence that switches from one state tothe next depending on operations.


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1.1 Optional Editor "Storage"

General Information About the "Storage" Editor:

The optional editor Storage supports automatic storage of data from the harddisk to a long-term data carrier as well as the deletion of data from the harddisk.

The automatic storage can be controlled by the following two factors:

• Time-driven archiving triggered by date or time input

• Fill level-driven archiving triggered by the fill level of the storage medium

If the data are stored in sequence archives, you can use the Storage functionsto edit the following data types in the WinCC database:

Note: You cannot use the Storage function to edit data that are stored inshort-term archives!

1.2 Optional Editor "Picture Tree Manager"

General Information About the "Picture Tree Manager" Editor:

The Picture Tree Manager manages a hierarchy of system names, subsystemnames, function names, and pictures of the Graphics Designer.

All processes and changes that you make in the Picture Tree Manager relateto the current WinCC project.

� You can carry out the following activities with the Picture Tree Manager:

• Create and edit the hierarchy of a project by using the Picture TreeManager editor (CS)

• Support the definition of systems

• Support the assignment of pictures to these systems and create arelationship between the pictures created in Graphics Designer

• Synchronize the control system and run-time components of the PictureTree Manager as well as the group display

• his synchronization includes the entire network.

• Edit with the drag-and-drop function

• Access on-line help specifically for the Picture Tree Manager

� How to Open the Picture Tree Manager:

1. Double click on the "Editor" project component in the Project NavigationWindow to view a list of all of the installed editors.

2. Click the right mouse button on the "Picture Tree Manager" editor.

3. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "Open" menu item.

4. The "Picture Tree Manager" starts and you can edit it.


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1.3 Optional Editor "Lifebeat Monitoring"

The "Lifebeat Monitoring" editor offers the following advantages:

• The capability to transmit process control system messages

• The capability to trigger the audible indicator module

• Its own on line help

� How to Open Lifebeat Monitoring:

1. Double click on the "Editor" project component in the Project NavigationWindow to view a list of all of the installed editors.

2. Click the right mouse button on the "Lifebeat Monitoring" editor.

3. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "Open" menu item.

4. "Lifebeat Monitoring" starts and you can initialize Lifebeat Monitoring.

1.4 Optional Editor "Base Data"

General Information About the "Base Data" Editor:

This editor contains all of the Wizards that you need to configure andinitialize the base data of a WinCC project.

� The Structure of the Optional Editor "Base Data":

You can find the optional editor "Base Data" in the Project NavigationWindow under the "Editor" project component.

1.4.1 Optional Editor "Split Screen Wizard"

The Task of the Split Screen Wizard:

The Split Screen Wizard is a part of the Split Screen Manager.The wizard helps to configure and initialize the monitor and picture settingsfor the current WinCC project.You should execute this initialization as soon as you load a project becauseother applications (such as run time and group display) access these data.

1.4.2 Optional Editor "Alarm Logging Wizard"

The Alarm Logging Wizard helps to configure and initialize the messagewindows, messages, message classes and the horn tags for the current WinCCproject.

You can make certain settings in the wizard over several pages. After youhave completed all of the pages in the wizard, the generation is started.


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1.4.3 Optional Editor "Tag Editor"

Use the Tag Editor to set tags and range assignments that are linked to atrend template by means of the "Create Trends On-Line" function.

In the Tag Editor, you can prepare WinCC tags as measurement points for thefollowing run-time functions:

• Selecting pictures by means of measurement points

• Creating trends on-line.

1.5 Optionaler Editor "Time Synchronization"

General Information about the "Time Synchronization" Editor:

Time synchronization is a function for systems with a SINEC L2/L2R bussystem. A WinCC operator station, as the active time master, is responsiblefor synchronizing all of the other computers on the system bus with thecurrent time.

� "Time Synchronization" offers the following:

• Chronological coordination of messages for an entire system

• Synchronization of all OSs and PLCs on the system bus with the currenttime

• Its own on-line help

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2 Basic Process ControlIf you selected the option package Basic Process Control during the user-defined installation of the WinCC system, the following modules will beintegrated into WinCC: Basic Data , Split Screen Manager, ManagementDisplay, Message Wizard, (Alarm Logging Wizard), Audible Indicator viathe Signa Module, Picture Hierachy (Picture Tree Manager), 3D Bars, GroupDisplay, Attributes in Alphabetical Order, and Lifebeat Monitoring.

2.1 Split Screen Manager

Installation Note: The Split Screen Manager is a WinCC option and isavailable to you if you select the "Basic Process Control" option packageduring installation.

WinCC supports the operation of up to four monitors on one computer.

The Split Screen Manager manages the screen areas of all of the connectedmonitors in one base picture. You can freely set the structure of the basepicture with the Split Screen Wizard.

Each monitor is divided into the following three different, firmly assignedareas:

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Note: All of the settings you make in the Split Screen Manager relate tothe current WinCC project and the selected computer.

Limitations During Multi VGA Operation:The concurrent display of predefined message pictures from the base data islimited during Multi VGA operation. Only one message window type (forexample, new list) can be displayed at a time on one of the available picturescreens. However, it is possible to display different message windows at thesame time on different monitors.

WinCC avoids an illegal operation by making the invalid selection keys gray.

2.1.1 Split Screen Manager Functionality

The Split Screen Manager is divided into a configuration section (Wizard)and a runtime system (Runtime):

Split Screen WizardThe wizard helps to configure and initialize the monitor and picture settingsfor the current WinCC project. You should execute this initialization as soonas you load a project because other applications (runtime, group display, etc.)access these data.The wizard defines the newly created picture (@Screen.PDL) as the startpicture.

Split Screen RuntimeThe runtime system of the Split Screen Manager manages the screen data andpicture changes during runtime. During runtime, you can also switch thelanguage to a language set in the Text Library.


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2.1.2 The Split Screen Wizard

The Split Screen Wizard is called from the Base Data folder in the ControlCenter.

Use the wizard to configure and initialize the monitor and picture settings forthe current WinCC project.

You must use the Split Screen Wizard before you implement the runtimemodule because the Split Screen runtime module is based on data that areloaded by the wizard.

The wizard shows the following differences if it is being accessed for the firsttime or if it has already been executed:

− The first time it is called, the wizard gets the presettings from the currentcomputer configuration.

− If the wizard has been executed already, these values are provided aspresettings in the dialogs of the wizard.

Note If an additional computer (client) is added to a multi-usersystem, call up the Split Screen Wizard again at the server. Thisallows you to set the base data of the additional computer. Thesettings for the multi-VGA monitor configuration must beuniform throughout the project.

Note All of the changes made during editing only become valid if thewizard runs without error messages.


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2.1.2.1 The Screen Resolution

The first page of the wizard contains the desired screen resolutions for thetarget device in runtime module operation.

If the Split Screen Manager already has installed data for the screenresolution, these are displayed as a presetting. If there are no initializationdata, the Wizard gets the picture screen resolution of the current monitor.The Wizard tests whether the resolution it gets is a whole number multiple ofthe valid monitor resolutions. If yes, this monitor setting is displayed in thedialog. If not, the presetting of 640 x 480 is selected.Naturally, you are not locked into these presettings. You can make thesettings independently of the current resolution. This means that you aregiven the option of making the settings of the monitors for the runtimemodule from each given computer.


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2.1.2.2 Multi VGAOn the second page of the wizard, set the desired monitor configuration forthe target unit in the runtime module operation.

If the Split Screen Manager already has installed data for the monitordivision, these are displayed as a presetting. If there are no initialization data,the wizard gets the number of monitors that are actually connected anddisplays it as a presetting.Naturally, you are not locked into these presettings. You can make thesettings independently of the current monitor. This means that you are giventhe option to make the settings of the monitor configuration for the runtimemodule from any given computer.


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2.1.2.3 Control of the Selection

On the third page of the wizard, trigger the creation of the configuration files.

Select the "Finish" button to configure the system with the preset values.


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2.1.2.4 Creating the Configuration

While the Split Screen Wizard executes the configuration, the following"Generation" dialog is displayed:

Each successfully executed work step is marked with a check mark. If a stepdoes not need to be executed because the configuration settings were notchanged, that step is also marked with a check mark.

In the case of an error, the check mark is replaced with a red exclamationpoint and the generation process is interrupted. The "Messages" display boxgives a more exact description of the error and the "Cancel" button isdisplayed instead of the "OK" button.


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2.1.3 The Runtime Module of the Split Screen Manager

The runtime module of the Split Screen Manager offers an interface formanaging the display of pictures and for controlling the picture exchange.This interface is in the form of a DLL and several project-specific APfunctions. This way, the Split Screen Manager represents a flexible interfacefor WinCC applications and the script programming in the Tag Loggingruntime module.

The Split Screen Manager has the following significant performance features:

− It manages the screen data and picture exchange.

− It remembers the picture composition.

− It manages the system associations of all of the pictures displayed.

− It supports the picture exchange according to the picture hierarchy createdin the configuration system of the Picture Tree Manager.

− It manages picture exchange memory (Picture Memory).

− It manages picture memory (Picture Store).

The Split Screen Manager is called up by activating runtime. Runtime can be

activated by clicking on the icon or by selecting “Activate" from the“File" menu in the Control Center. The basic picture of the Split ScreenManager will then be displayed. The top part of the basic picture containsbuttons. By clicking on these buttons, the WinCC pictures of the currentproject can be called up. These picturs have to be set up with the Picture TreeManager before. The Picture Tree Manager is a lso responsible for thehierachy of the WinCC pictures.

2.1.3.1 Configuration of the Runtime Start Picture

The Split Screen Wizard creates up a start picture for runtime . Theappearance of this start picture is set in the “ @Screen.PDL" file. In theGraphics Designer, the “@Screen.PDL" file can be preconfigured projectspecifically.The runtime display is divided into an overview, work, and button area. Thework area is required for runtime, whereas the overview and button areas areoptional.The three areas of the “@Screen.PDL" can be sized and moved in theGraphics - the overview and button areas can also be omitted completely.For the overview and button areas, several preconfigured PDL graphic filesare available, e.g. “@Overview1.PDL" for the overview area. Instead of thesepreconfigured PDL graphic files, other PDL graphic files can be used for theoverview and button areas.The work area contains the PDL graphic file “@1001.PDL". The“@1001.PDL" already contains all the elements needed for runtime , e.g.“@Login.PDL" for logging in, and “@Top01.PDL" for the bottom page 0.


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2.1.3.2 Managing the Screen Data and the Picture Exchange

The Split Screen Manager supports a maximum of four monitors that caneach have a workspace, a key area, a maximum of eight process windows(Top Windows), and any number of preconfigured boxes with permanentlyassigned pictures (special fields).

You can access and scan the individual screen areas by means of the APIfunctions of the Split Screen Manager.

2.1.3.3 Saving and Displaying the Picture Composition

The runtime module of the Split Screen Manager manages the picturecomposition.The Button Bar contains buttons for saving and loading the picturecomposition: “Store Picture Composition" and “Call Picture Composition".After you select one of these buttons, the system gets the current user. Now,you can save the current picture composition,

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You can load any number of picture compositions for each user.

You can also access and scan the information about the screen compositiondirectly by means of the API functions of the Split Screen Manager.

Note: A picture composition cannot be saved or called until a user islogged on.

2.1.3.4 Managing the System Match

Each picture exchange is executed by means of the runtime module of theSplit Screen Manager.This means that the Split Screen Manager runtime module can alwaysprovide information about the association of the currently displayed picturedto the system at any time (system hierarchy). This information is aprerequisite for the user authorization test for a specific system. You canaccess and scan this information with the help of Global Scripts and thecorresponding API functions of the Split Screen Manager.Appropriate Global Scripts are available for the configuration of the graphicobjects.

2.1.3.5 Picture Exchange According to the Picture Hierarchy

An available system-picture hierarchy is a prerequisite for this operation. Usethe Picture Tree Manager to create this picture hierarchy.You can execute the picture exchange directly by means of the Split ScreenManager runtime module. For this purpose, you must use the API functions ofthe Split Screen Manager. The runtime module of the Split Screen Managerthen works with the Graphics Designer runtime module to execute the pictureexchange according to the created picture hierarchy.


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2.1.3.6 Managing the Picture Memory

The Split Screen Manager reports each picture exchange in the workspaceand enables you to call up all of the pictures that were displayed earlier.A unique picture memory is managed for every workspace in the base picture.The names of the last eight pictures selected are stored in the picture memory.

Note: The authorizations to the pictures in the picture memory depend on theuser. This means that every time the user is changed (relogged) inWinCC, the picture memory of all of the monitors is deleted.

You can use the API functions of the Split Screen Manager to scan thecontents of the picture memory.

2.1.3.7 Managing the Picture Storage

In the Split Screen Manager, each workspace in the base picture has its ownpicture storage. The picture storage helps load a picture in the workspaceeasily. This picture can always be called (even several times). If you save anew picture, it overwrites the original picture in the picture store.

A unique picture storage is managed for every workspace in the base picture.

Note: The authorizations to the pictures in the picture storage dependon the user. This means that every time the user is changed(relogged) in WinCC, the picture storage of all of the monitorsis deleted.

You can use the API functions of the Split Screen Manager to scan, change,or delete the contents of the picture storage.


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2.2 The "Alarm Logging" Wizard

The Alarm Logging Wizard offers you a simple way to configure the messagesystem. Previous settings are read and accepted by the Alarm Logging Wizardduring activation. Click on the “Default” button to restore the default settings.

The following data and data structures are created:

• Message attributes:Message classes (acknowledgment method, horn, names for differentstates, etc.) and message types (colors for different states, etc.)

• Message window attributes:Properties of the Toolbar, properties of the Status Bar, filter properties,column sequence, column width

• Archives:Sequence archive or short-term archive

You can make settings for the following subjects in the windows of the"Alarm Logging" Wizard:

• Setting up the message windows

• Activating process control system messages

• Assigning the output channels

• Overview


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2.2.1 Setting Up the Message Windows

In the dialog for setting up the message windows, you can determine which ofthe suggested message windows you need. A check box displays the status ofthe window.

Each message window already offers presettings for setting up the columns.You can view these presettings in the "Columns of the Message Window"dialog window.

Click the right mouse button on the "Date" and "Time" columns to open adialog in which you can change the output format. The column width is fittedautomatically to the format you select. You can set the column width toanything you want for the other columns.

Note: You cannot change the sequence of the columns.


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2.2.2 Activating Process Control System Messages

Use this dialog to stop individual process control system messages. A checkbox displays the status of the process control system messages.

Note: Normally, all of the process control system messages should beactive since the system could possibly not work correctlyotherwise.


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2.2.3 Assigning the Output Channels

If you selected the check-box “Audible Indicator Connection” in the first pageof the Alarm Logging Wizard, this page will be displayed for assigning outputchannels. When assigning the output channels , set the channel on which asignal is to be triggered for the individual message classes. There are threeoutput channels available for each message class.


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2.2.4 Overview

The elements that the "Alarm Logging" Wizard creates are displayed here.This gives you an overview of the structure to be created.


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Click "OK" to start generating the message system.


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2.3 Signal Module

� General Information about the Signal Module:

The signal module is used to trigger up to three different signaling units (suchas horns, buzzers, and lights) and can be connected by means of a hardwareacknowledgment key. It also contains a hardware timer (watchdog). The timeris triggered cyclically by WinCC run time by means of an API driver call inorder to avoid triggering an alarm. In addition, it contains 3 binary inputs thatcan be used universally. The signal module is a PC module with an 8 -bit ISAbus interface that was specially developed for implementation in operatingsystems.

The signal module is a hardware option of the WinCC system that is offeredas an option package. The following figure shows the general structure of asystem as well as the installation possibilities for the signal module within thesystem.

� Installation of the Signal Module:

You can find the correct procedure for installing the signal module in themanuals for the optionally installed hardware components.


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� Important Settings within the WinCC System:

To make it possible to (acoustically) signal messages within the WinCCsystem (by means of the audible indicator module) at specific operatorterminals, the signal module run -time module (HMRT.EXE) must be loadedin the start up list of the client computer .

Note: The SBG RUNTIME module (HMRT.EXE) cannot be connectedwithin the start up list of the server computer. The "AlarmLogging Wizard" is responsible for connecting the SBGRUNTIME module in the start up list of each client computer .The "Alarm Logging Wizard" is located in the control centerunder the "Editor" "Base" data project components. While youare editing the Alarm Logging wizard, activate the "ConnectAudible Indicators" check box to connect the audible indicatorsfunctionality. You can find this check box in the "MessageWindow Configuration" window.

2.4 Picture Tree Manager

Installation Note: The Picture Tree Manager is a WinCC option and isavailable to you if you select the option package "Basic Process Control"during installation.

The Picture Tree Manager manages a hierarchy of systems, subsystems, andpictures of the Graphics Designer. You can use the Picture Tree Manager toperform the following functions:

• Create and change the hierarchy of a project.

• Support the definition of systems and subsystems.

• Support the assignment of pictures to these system and create an orderbetween these pictures that are created in Graphics Designer.

• Support the selection of pictures in Runtime through navigation in thehierarchy tree.

Note: Actions that cross projects (copying/moving pictures and systemsacross multiple projects) are not possible.

All of the procedures and changes that you undertake in the PictureTree Manager affect the current WinCC project.

If the language is switched via the Control Center, the language ofthe opened Picture Tree Manager will also be switched. Thecontainer names, however, are only updated (according to thelanguage set) during the start of the Picture Tree Manager.


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2.4.1 Picture Tree Manager Structure

The Picture Tree Manager offers a graphic interface that is supported by theWinCC Explorer.

The editor of the Picture Tree Manager is divided into three operating areas .Each area has information about its contents in the title bar. You can changethe size of the individual operating areas with the mouse.

• The hierarchy window (left upper window) displays the hierarchy of thesystems, subsystems, functions, and pictures as a tree. The first container(the highest in the hierarchy) has the name of the WinCC project and canneither be moved nor deleted.

A container can be empty or, with the exception of the root container, cancontain a picture.

• The preview window (right upper window) displays the contents of thepicture highlighted in the hierarchy window in an activated state.

• The selection window (bottom window) contains all of the pictures of theWinCC project that have not yet been assigned to the hierarchy as well asan icon of an empty container. Only available pictures are offered forselection (system pictures that begin with @ are not displayed).

In addition, the Picture Tree Manager contains the following items:

• Menu Bar

• Standard Palette

• Status Bar


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2.4.1.1 Status BarThe Status Bar provides you with the following information:

A brief help text is displayedfor the selected function.

Displays the key status (the Num Lock key isengaged in this example).

Click on the size box to change the window sizeof the application.

2.4.1.2 Standard Palette

The standard palette contains buttons you can click with the mouse to executeoften needed commands quickly.

The following buttons are available:

Save project(Project Menu - Save)

Print project(Project Menu - Print…)

Display picture properties(Edit Menu - Properties)

Turn on context-sensitive help(Help Menu - Find…)


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2.4.2 Picture Properties

You can call up information about every picture.

� How to Call Up the Picture Properties:

1. Click the right mouse button on the appropriate picture t o open the pop-upmenu.

2. Select the "Properties" menu item to display the picture properties.

2.4.3 Working with the Picture Tree ManagerWorking with the Picture Tree Manager is very simple. Start the editor in theWinCC Control Center with the right mouse button ( "Open" pop-up menuitem).The editor has only one dialog for editing the hierarchy . You can access all ofthe editing possibilities in this dialog. The most effective way to work withthe editor is the drag-and-drop function.

Use the Clipboard and the "Cut," "Copy," and "Paste" functions to create andchange the hierarchy.

You can access editing functions by using the Menu Bar, the pop-up menu(right mouse button), or drag-and-drop.

Insert the empty container from the selection window to expand the hierarchyby one container.

Cut and paste a picture from the selection window or move it usingdrag-and-drop to insert a picture in a container in the hi erarchy.You can also move sub-hierarchies (sub-trees) within the hierarchy.

Pictures that you remove from the hierarchy (hierarchy window) are insertedin the selection window automatically.

Note: All of the changes you make while editing do not take effect untilyou save.


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2.4.4 The Operation

Operating with the drag -and-drop function is the quickest way to create andchange the hierarchy.

You can use any of the following functions to operate within the hierarchy:

• Menu Bar

• Drag-and-drop

• Pop-up menu (right mouse button)

2.4.4.1 Using a Drag-and-Drop Operation to Insert New Containers

The Picture Tree Manager supports drag-and-drop with the left as well as theright mouse button (drag-and-drop with the pop-up menu). You can workwith the Picture Tree Manager using drag -and-drop in the hierarchy windowas well as in the selection window.

You can use drag-and-drop to insert new containers in the hierarchy window.

� How to Use Drag-and-Drop to Insert a New Container in the HierarchyWindow:

1. Click on the container icon in the selection window.

2. While holding down the left mouse button, drag the container icon to thehierarchy window located above the selection window. As soon as themouse pointer assumes the (+) icon, you can release the mouse button.The container is inserted after the highlighted container.

or

While holding down the right mouse button, drag the container icon tothe hierarchy window located above the selection window. As soon as themouse pointer assumes the (+) icon, you can release the mouse button.

3. After you release the mouse button, the pop-upmenu appears. Use the pop-up menu to determine where the new containershould be inserted.

Note: When you insert new containers into an existing node, the sub-hierarchy of that node is expanded by one layer.

If you insert a container before or after a container, the affectedhierarchy layer is expanded by one container.

You cannot insert a new container before or after the rootcontainer!


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2.4.4.2 Using a Drag-and-Drop Operation to Insert Pictures

The Picture Tree Manager supports drag-and-drop with the left as well as theright mouse button (drag-and-drop with the pop-up menu). You can workwith the Picture Tree Manager using drag -and-drop in the hierarchy windowas well as in the selection window.

You can use drag-and-drop to insert pictures in the hierarchy window.

� How to Use Drag-and-Drop to Insert Pictures in the Hierarchy Window:

1. Click on the icon of the picture you want in the selection window.

2. While holding down the left mouse button, drag the picture icon to thehierarchy window located above the selection window. As soon as themouse pointer assumes the (+) icon, you can release the mouse button.

− If the selected container is empty, the picture is inserted.

− If the selected container is not empty, in the message box thatappears, you must confirm the replacement of the existing picture.

or

3. While holding down the right mouse button, drag the picture icon to thehierarchy window located above the selection window. As soon as themouse pointer assumes the (+) icon, you can release the mouse button.

4. After you release the mouse button, the pop-up menu appears to confirm that the new picture should be inserted.

2.4.5 The Hierarchy

In WinCC, the dependencies among containers and pictures is pictured in theform of a hierarchy.The nodes of the hierarchy are always made up of containers. Each containercan be basically empty or contain a picture (Graphics Designer). You canassign any name to the container. However, the container name must beunique and is checked by the Picture Tree Manager. You cannot changepicture names in the Picture Tree Manager.

You can only include existing pictures in the hierarchy.

The structure of the hierarchy is open, which means there is no height orwidth limit prescribed for the hierarchy (tree).


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Here is an example of the hierarchy in the Beispi.. MCP project:

This hierarchy is displayed in the following table:

Container Name Picture Name Father Left Neighbor

new.MCP Overviewpicture.PDL

Pretreatment Pretreatment.PDL new.MCPDistil1 Distil1.PDL PretreatmentDistil2 Distil2.PDL Pretreatment Distil1Distil3 Distil3.PDL Pretreatment Distil2Tank Tankroom.PDL new.MCPTank1 Tank1.PDL TankroomTank2 Tank2.PDL Tankroom Tank1Tank3 Tank3.PDL Tankroom Tank2Tank4 Tank4.PDL Tankroom Tank3Posttreatment Posttreatment.PDL new.MCPCooling1 Cooling1.PDL PosttreatmentCooling2 Cooling2.PDL Posttreatment Cooling1Cooling3 Posttreatment Cooling2Cooling4 Cooling4.PDL Posttreatment Cooling3

Note: It is also possible to insert empty pictures in the hierarchy.However, the pictures must already be loaded in WinCC.


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2.4.5.1 Creating the Hierarchy

All of the pictures of the projects are in the selection window at the beginningof a hierarchy structure. The hierarchy window contains a root node thatcontains the name of the project. You cannot load a picture in the root node .

You can create the hierarchy in the following ways:

• Use drag-and-drop

• Use the pop-up menu

• Use the Menu Bar

• Change the container name

Attention: Modifications to the hierarchy in the Picture Tree Editor are atfirst local. If you exit the Picture Tree Manager without saving,these changes are lost.

The "Save" command saves all changes and also notifies all ofthe Picture Tree Manager clients that are running in therun-time module (for example, the group display) so that theycan read the new hierarchy.

� How to Create the Hierarchy by Means of Drag-and-Drop:

1. Click on the icon of the empty container in the selection window.

2. While holding down the left mouse button, drag the container to thehierarchy window.

3. Select the container after which the new container should be inserted. Thetarget container is displayed with a colored background.

4. When you release the mouse button, the new container is inserted in thesame layer after the selected container.

� How to Create the Hierarchy by Means of the Pop-Up Menu:

1. Select a container in the hierarchy window.

2. Use the right mouse button to open the corresponding pop-up menu.

3. You can insert the new container after, before, or in the selected node.

� How to Create the Hierarchy by Means of the Menu Bar:


2. Use the "Edit New Container" menu item to insert a new container.

3. You can insert the new container after, before, or beneath the selectednode.


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Note: If you insert a new container in an existing node, the hierarchyexpands by one layer.

If you insert a container before or after a container, the affectedhierarchy layer is expanded by one container.

� How to Change the Name of a Container:

1. In the hierarchy window, select the container whose name you want tochange.

2. Click the left mouse button on the selected container to activate the editmode.

or

Use the right mouse button to open the pop-up menu and use the "EditContainer Name" menu item to make the edit mode active.

or

Use the "Edit Container Name" menu item or the keystroke combination"Ctrl + E" to activate the edit mode.

3. You can then change the container name.


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2.4.5.2 Changing the Hierarchy

In this context, changing the hierarchy means moving individual nodes ormoving entire sections of the hierarchy. You can make these changes within alayer or you can switch layers.You cannot move the root node (WinCC project name).

You can use the following means to change the hierarchy:

• Drag-and-drop

• Pop-up menu

• Menu Bar

Note: If you insert a new container in an existing node, the hierarchyexpands by one layer.

Attention: Modifications to the hierarchy in the Picture Tree Editor are atfirst local. If you exit the Picture Tree Manager without saving,these changes are lost.

The "Save" command saves all changes and also notifies all ofthe Picture Tree Manager clients that are running in therun-time module (for example, the group display) so that theycan read the new hierarchy.

� How to Change the Existing Hierarchy by Means of Drag-and-Drop:

1. In the hierarchy window, click on the container (node) you want to move.

2. While holding down the left mouse button, drag the container and itssubordinate containers to the new position.

3. When you release the mouse button, the new container with itssubordinate containers is inserted in the same layer after the selectedcontainer.

or

While holding down the right mouse button, drag the container and itssubordinate containers to the new position.

After you release the mouse button the pop-upmenu appears in which you can determine where the container and itssubordinate containers should be inserted.


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� How to Change the Existing Hierarchy by Means of the Pop-Up Menu:



3. Use the "Cut Container" menu item to move the container and all of itssubordinate containers to the Clipboard. The affected containers aredisplayed in gray.

4. Select the target container in which you want to insert the cut container.


6. You can insert the contents of the Clipboard into the new position with the"Paste After", "Paste Before" or "Paste Into Node" menu commands.

� How to Change the Existing Hierarchy by Means of the Menu Bar:


2. Use the "Cut Container" menu item or the keystroke combination"Ctrl + X" to move the container and all its subordinate containers to theClipboard. The affected containers are displayed in gray.

3. Select the target container in which you want to insert the container.

4. You can insert the contents of the Clipboard into the new position with the"Edit" menu commands "Paste After", "Paste Before" or "Paste IntoNode".


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2.4.5.3 Deleting the Hierarchy

In this context, deleting the hierarchy means removing individual containerswith all of their subordinate containers from the hierarchy window andthereby, from the hierarchy.

You can use the following means to delete the hierarchy:

• Drag-and-Drop

• Pop-up menu

• Menu Bar

Note: With the "Confirm When Hierarchy Deleted" option, you change thebehavior of the Picture Tree Manager when you delete the hierarchy(with or without confirmation).

The pictures deleted from the hierarchy are moved to the selection windowand can be reinserted into the hierarchy at a later time.

� How to Delete Containers from the Existing Hierarchy by Means ofDrag-and-Drop:

1. In the hierarchy window, click on the container (node) you want toremove.

2. While holding down the mouse button (left or right) drag the containerand its subordinate containers to the selection window.

3. When you release the mouse button, all of the pictures are moved to theselection window. All of the information in the deleted container and itssubordinate containers is lost.

� How to Delete Containers from the Existing Hierarchy by Means of thePop-Up Menu:

1. In the hierarchy window, click on the container (node), you want toremove.


3. Use the "Delete Container" menu item and confirm the inquiry to removethe appropriate container with all of its subordinate containers from thehierarchy.

All of the pictures are moved to the selection window. All of theinformation in the deleted container and its subordinate containers is lost.


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� How to Delete Containers from the Existing Hierarchy by Means of theMenu Bar:

1. In the hierarchy window, click on the container (node) you want toremove.

2. Use the "Delete Container" menu item or the keystroke combination"Ctrl + D" to delete the appropriate container with its subordinatecontainers from the hierarchy.

Note: All of the pictures are moved to the selection window. All of theinformation in the deleted container and its subordinate containers islost.

2.4.6 Menus

2.4.6.1 Menu Project

The command "Save" stores the current h ierarchy of the containers andpictures. Changes in the h ierarchy affect all applications that are registered asRT clients of the Picture Tree Manager (that also includes the group display).

The data will be stored in the database of the project.

Note: All changes made, while editing the "Picture Tree Manager", are onlytemporary. The changes will only be accepted after saving the PictureTree Manager.

The command "Print Feedback Documentation Hierarchy", or the buttonfrom the toolbar, prints out the displayed hierarchy tree on the set printer.You will receive a complete documentation of the hierarchy, including thecontainer name, as well as the picture name (in brackets ).

Redirect the Printer Output to a File:Redirects the printer output of a document to a new file in a set drive, insteadof directing the document to a printer. This is useful, if you want to print adocument on a computer on which Windows 95 has not been installed, or ifyou want to direct the printer output to a printer not available from yoursystem.

Sort CopiesCollates the pages, if you print out multiple copies of a document. The PictureTree Manager completely prints out the first copy of the document beforeprinting the next one.

Save

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The command "Preview Feedback Documentation Hierarchy" displays apreview of the hierarchy feedback documentation.

The command "Print Feedback Documentation Group Display" prints out areport of the group display.

Redirect the Printer Output to a File:Redirects the printer output of a document to a new file in a set drive, insteadof directing the document to a printer. This is useful, if you want to print adocument on a computer on which Windows 95 has not been installed, or ifyou want to direct the printer output to a printer not available from yoursystem.

Sort CopiesCollates the pages, if you print out multiple copies of a document. The PictureTree Manager completely prints out the first copy of the document beforeprinting the next one.

The command "Preview Feedback Documentation Group Display" displays apreview of the group display feedback documentation.

End the "Picture Tree Manager" via the "Exit" command.If you made changes and have not saved them yet, the Picture Tree Managerwill prompt you, if you want to save the changes. If you acknowledge with"Yes", the changes will be saved.

2.4.6.2 Menu Edit

The command "Edit Picture“ starts the "Graphics Designer", in which youcan edit the picture. This menu point is only enabled, if a picture is selected.

The command "Edit Container Name“ allows you to edit the containerdescription. The name of the root container (WinCC Project Name) can not bechanged.

Note: During the (container) editing mode, the picture name will be hidden.

Preview FeedbackDocumentationHierarchy

Print FeedbackDocumentationGroup Display

Preview FeedbackDocumentationGroup Display

Exit

Edit Picture

Edit Container Name


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This command is only enabled, if a picture has been selected.The command "Cut Picture" marks a picture and copies it into the clipboard.The content of the clipboard will remain stored until it is replaced by a newentry (via the command "Cut" or "Copy").The picture name will remain visible in the co ntainer and be enclosed bypointed brackets <<PictureName.PDL>>. The picture can then be pasted atanother location.

This command is only enabled, if a container has been selected from thehierarchy window.The command "Cut Container" marks a container, including the entireconnected sub-hierarchy and the assigned pictures, and copies it into theclipboard.The content of the clipboard will remain stored until it is replaced by a newentry (via the command "Cut" or "Copy").The container will remain visible at the cut location, until it is pasted atanother location.

The "Copy" command, or the button in the toolbar, creates a copy of theempty container and places it in the clipboard. The content of the clipboardwill remain stored until it is replaced by a new entry (via the command "Cut"or "Copy"). After copying, the content of the clipboard must be pasted into thehierarchy.

Note:

− Pasting a new container into an existing node, expands the h ierarchy byone level.

− Pasting a container before or after a container, expands the affectedhierarchy level by one container.

This command is only enabled, if the hierarchy window is active, no icon hasbeen selected, and the clipboard contains a picture and/or container.If the clipboard contains a picture, then the picture can be pasted into the

selected selection window via the "Paste" command or the button fromthe toolbar.If the clipboard contains a container (with or without sub-containers), thenpaste this container, and the pictures contained therein, into the h ierarchy.The container name and the structure of the sub-hierarchy, though, will belost.You will be notified about this information loss by a message box.

Cut Picture

Cut Container

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This command is only enabled, if the hierarchy window is active and theclipboard contains a picture.The command "Paste Picture Into Container“ copies the contents of theclipboard into the selected container.If the container already contains a picture, it will be replaced by the newpicture.The option "Confirm For Replace Picture" changes the behavior of the"Picture Tree Manager" (with or without confirmation).

This command is only enabled, if the hierarchy window is active, a container(not the root-node) has been selected, and one or more containers have beencopied into the clipboard.The command "Paste After“ copies the contents of the clipboard after theselected container.

Note: A container can not be pasted after the r oot-node.

This command is only enabled, if the hierarchy window is active, a container(not the root-node) has been selected, and one or more containers have beencopied into the clipboard.The command "Paste Before“ copies the contents of the clipboard before theselected container.

Note:

− A container can not be pasted before the root-node.

This command is only enabled, if the hierarchy window is active, a container(not the root-node) has been selected, and one or more containers have beencopied into the clipboard.The command "Paste Into Node“ copies the contents of the clipboard after theselected container. The contents will be pasted as new node.

The command "New Container“ inserts a new container. You have the choiceto paste the new container before, after, or into the selected node.After inserting the new container, the Picture Tree Manager will give it thename "Container" plus a running number (e.g. Container23).

Paste PictureInto Container

Paste After

Paste Before

Paste Into Node

New Container


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This command is only enabled, if a picture has been selected in the hierarchywindow.

The command "Delete Picture" removes a picture from the hierarchy. Thepicture will automatically be moved into the selection window.

Note:

− The picture deleted from the hierarchy can be inserted again at a latertime.

This command is only enabled, if a container (with or without sub-containersor pictures) has been selected in the hierarchy window.The command "Delete Container" removes a container from the hierarchy.All pictures contained in the deleted sub-hierarchy will automatically bemoved to the selection window.

The "Properties" menu point of the “Edit” menu displays the properties of apicture.

2.4.6.3 Menu View

The command "Standard Toolbar" allows you to display or hide the toolbar.

The command "Status Bar" allows you to display or hide the status bar.

The command "Preview" allows you to turn the picture preview on or off.If the option has been selected, the preview window will automatically displaythe picture selected from the hierarchy window. If the container contains nopicture, the preview window will remain blank.The header line of the preview window will always display the name of thepicture contained in the container, independent of whether the option hasbeen selected or not.If the preview window is resized, the displayed picture will adapt to the newdimensions.A check-mark next to the menu entry indicates that the picture preview hasbeen activated.

The command "Arrange Picture Icons Alphabetically" allows you to sort thepictures in the selection window in an alphabetical order. This option can notbe set permanently.

Delete Picture

Delete Container

Properties

Standard Toolbar

Status Bar

Preview

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The command "Arrange Picture Icons Automatically" allows you to turn onthe automatic arrangement of the pictures in the selection window.If the option is activated, the pictures will be arranged automatically. Thegaps will automatically be filled.A check-mark next to the menu entry indicates that the automatic picturearrangement has been activated.

2.4.6.4 Menu Options

The command "Confirm For Replace Picture" determines, if the user has toacknowledge the replacement of a picture in the hierarchy.A check-mark next to the menu entry indicates that the acknowledgment forreplacing pictures has been activated.

The command "Confirm For Delete Hierarchy" determines, if the user has toacknowledge the deletion of the hierarchy.A check-mark next to the menu entry indicates that the acknowledgment fordeleting the hierarchy has been activated.

If the option "Calculating the Group Display Hierarchy Over Again whileSaving" has been activated, the group display hierarchy of all WinCC pictureswill be calculated over again every time the Picture Tree Manager is saved. Ifno group displays are used, this function can be deactivated to allow for afaster saving.

If during the start-up of runtime WinCC determines that the group displayhierarchy is not current anymore, the control system message "The GroupDisplay Hierarchy has not been updated…." will be displayed. If the option"Calculating the Group Display Hierarchy Over Again while Saving" hasbeen activated, then the picture hierarchy of the Picture Tree Manager mustbe saved again.

Arrange PictureIcons Automatically

Confirm For ReplacePicture

Confirm For DeleteHierarchy

Calculating theGroup DisplayHierarchy OverAgain whileSaving


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2.4.6.5 Menu Help

The command "Contents" allows you to access the online help of the PictureTree Manager.For additional information, refer to the Window 95 or Windows NT helpdescription.

The command "Using Help" gives you information about how to use theonline help.

The command "About" gives you more information about the Picture TreeManager program and its platform .

2.4.7 Effects on Other Programs

The hierarchy created in the Picture Tree Manager effects the followingapplications directly or indirectly:

• The User Administrator

• The group display

• The Text Library

2.4.7.1 Effects on the User Administrator

For newly loaded containers, the entries about the user authorization aremissing in the User Administrator . After you save the hierarchy, these newsystem sections are available in the User Administrator.

Containers that are deleted from the hierarchy are also deleted in the UserAdministrator. When they are deleted in the User Administrator, all of theinformation about these containers is also lost.

Movements within the hierarchy do not affect the User Administrator.

Contents

Using Help

About


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2.4.7.2 Effects on the Group Display

In certain cases, the hierarchy affects the group display.The objects of the group display can only receive and relay messages if thepictures are arranged appropriately in the hierarchy.

The pictures from which you want to receive messages must be on the layer ofthe corresponding group object in the hierarchy or they must be locatedbeneath that layer.

The pictures to which you want to relay messages must be on the layer of thecorresponding group object in the hierarchy or they must be located abovethat layer.

2.4.7.3 Effects on the Text Library

The container names are managed in the Text Library .If you load a new container, the name of the container is entered in this TextLibrary in the current language.

• After you switch languages, all of the container names available in theselected language are displayed in that language. Container names forwhich there are no corresponding names are displayed in the language inwhich they were loaded.

• The language switch does not affect the editor of the Picture Tree Manageruntil the next time it is called up.

• If the language is switched in run time, the names of all of the containersthat have not been compiled remain empty.

2.5 3D-Bar

2.5.1 The 3D-Bar Objekt

3D Bar

The 3D Bar is assigned to the smart objects group. Its properties (attributes)influence its appearance and functionality.

It displays values graphically relative to a high and low limit. You canconfigure the type of the 3D display in any way you wish.

Receiving Messages:

Relaying Messages:

SwitchingLanguages:


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2.5.2 3D Bar Properties

All of the object attributes belonging to the selected object are displayed in the"Object Properties" window in the "Properties" tab.The "3D Bar" object is described using the following attributes:

Base Object NameLayer

Geometry Position XPosition YWidthHeightBase XBase YAlphaBetaAngle SettingsBar HeightBar WidthBar DepthBar DirectionDisplay Axis

Colors Border ColorBackground Color

Styles Border WeightBorder StyleBackgroundLighting Effect

Miscellaneous Operator-Control EnablePasswordDisplayTool Tip TextMaximum ValueZero Point ValueMinimum ValueProcess Driver Connection


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Limits Limit 0Monitoring 0Bar Color 0Limit 1Monitoring 1Bar Color 1Limit 2Monitoring 2Bar Color 2Limit 3Monitoring 3Bar Color 3Limit 4Monitoring 4Bar Color 4Limit 5Monitoring 5Bar Color 5Limit 6Monitoring 6Bar Color 6Limit 7Monitoring 7Bar Color 7Limit 8Monitoring 8Bar Color 8Limit 9Monitoring 9Bar Color 9Limit 10Monitoring 10Bar Color 10


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2.6 Group Display Object

Group Display

The Group Display object provides a hierarchically concentrated display ofthe current states of certain message types. Although, there is no connectionto the message system within WinCC.

Use the group display in RUNTIME mode to execute a picture change to thepicture in which the error source is displayed. This opportunity for rapidnavigation to an error source is a very significant function for the user.

In order to prepare the operator function and other settings in the groupdisplay one time and then to make a quick configuration possible in allpictures, configure the object the way you need it and load it into the picturelibrary (global or project-related). You can then use drag-and-drop to insertthe group display you prepared from the library into all of the picturesconfigured thereafter. You then need only execute the link with the picturewhose group events are to be displayed by means of the object. Use theDynamic Wizard to execute this configuration.

The current value assignment for the group display object is carried out bymeans of a link with a picture that is directly subordinate in the picturehierarchy. For simple configuration of this link, select the group display andactivate the dynamic wizard via the “View - Toolbars” menu. Call up thedynamic wizard via the “Single Picture Change” entry from the “PictureFunctions” tab. All the triggers and pictures available in the project aredisplayed there. Create the link by selecting a picture (usually a picture that islocated in the next layer down in the hierarchy tree) and by enteringadditional parameters in the dynamic wizard.

The group displays in the lowest picture hierarchy layer are usually linkedwith the alarm source tags in the control. This is carried out by means of theconnection of the "group value" property with a corresponding tag in the datamanager tag management. This data manager tag is of the "signed 32 bitvalue" type with a start value of 65535. The individual bit areas of these tagsare interpreted as follows:

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• Status Information

Bit in Double Word Message Class Message TypeBit 31 (MS-Bit) Alarm AHBit 30 Alarm ALBit 29 Warning WHBit 28 Warning WLBit 27 Tolerance THBit 26 Tolerance TLBit 25 Process Control

Message 1PLC - Error

Bit 24 Process ControlMessage 1

PLC - Box


Operator Station - Error

Bit 22Bit 21Bit 20 Request for Operator

InputOperator Request

Bit 19 Operator Input Message Operator MessageBit 18Bit 17Bit 16 Measurement Point

Locked

• Acknowledgment Information

Bit in Double Word Message Class Message TypeBit 15 Alarm AH acknowledgedBit 14 Alarm AL acknowledgedBit 13 Warning WH acknowledgedBit 12 Warning WL acknowledgedBit 11 Tolerance TH acknowledgedBit 10 Tolerance TL acknowledgedBit 9 Process Control

Message 1Error acknowledged


Box acknowledged


Error acknowledged

Bit 6Bit 5Bit 4 Request for Operator

InputOR acknowledged

Bit 3 Operator Input Message OM acknowledgedBit 2Bit 1Bit 0 (LS-Bit)

This information is necessary to prepare the information source for the groupdisplay creation in WinCC in the proper control area.


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The group display object displays the message types in four display areas thatare next to each other. They are displayed by means of color areas, flashing,and text display. The colors and flashing modes preset in the objectcorrespond to the displays used in the process engineering. The systemdifferentiates among the following message types:

1. Display Area: Alarm High, Alarm Low

2. Display Area: Warning High, Warning Low, Tolerance High,Tolerance Low

3. Display Area: PLC process control error, operator station processcontrol error

4. Display Area: Operator Input Request

To configure the properties of the group display object for the individualmessage types, set the message type for which you want to set the parametersin the "Message Type" property. Then set the properties for this selectedmessage type. After you set up another message type, the properties thatbelong to it are displayed and you can also set the parameters for them.

2.6.1 Group Display Properties

All of the object attributes belonging to the selected object are displayed in the"Object Properties" window in the "Properties" tab. Use the "DynamicWizard" to configure the value assignment of the group display.

The "Group Display" object is described using the following attributes:

Base Object NameLayer

Geometry Position XPosition YWidthHeightButton 1 WidthButton 2 WidthButton 3 WidthButton 4 WidthSame Size

Colors Background Color

Styles 3D Border Weight

Font FontFont SizeBoldItalicUnderlineX AlignmentY Alignment


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Flashing Flash Frequency

Miscellaneous Operator-Control EnablePasswordDisplayTool Tip TextGroup ValueGroup RelevantBit Pattern Group DisplayUser Value 1User Value 2User Value 3User Value 4

Message Types Message TypeDisplay TextCame In - Text FlashingCame In - Text Color OnCame In - Text Color OffCame In - Background FlashingCame In - Background Color OnCame In - Background Color OffCame In Acknowledged - Text FlashingCame In Acknowledged - Text Color OnCame In Acknowledged - Text Color OffCame In Acknowledged - Background FlashingCame In Acknowledged - Background Color OnCame In Acknowledged - Background Color OffWent Out Unacknowledged - Text FlashingWent Out Unacknowledged - Text Color OnWent Out Unacknowledged - Text Color OffWent Out Unacknowledged - Background FlashingWent Out Unacknowledged - Background Color OnWent Out Unacknowledged - Background Color Off

Lock Lock DisplayLock Display TextLock Text ColorLock Background Color


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2.7 Attributes in Alphabetical Order

The attributes (properties) of the various object types are divided into topicgroups. Each object includes the topics with properties that are specific to thatobject type. Not every object possesses all of the available attributes.

The following list contains only those attributes that are used in addition tothe WinCC standard attributes in the context of the "Basic Process Control"option package for the "3D Bar" and "Group Display" objects. The attributesare listed alphabetically. The OLE automation name is also provided underthe attribute name. In addition to an explanation of the attribute, the listingalso indicates whether you can make that attribute dynamic.

Note: You can find the WinCC standard attributes in the appendix tothe WinCC Graphics Designer Manual.

Set the α depth angle for the 3D effect for a 3D bar.

A change also affects the other attributes in the "Geometry" subject area.

The Alpha attribute can be made dynamic with the name AngleAlpha.

Set the depth display for a 3D bar.


The Angle Settings attribute can be made dynamic with the namePredefinedAngles.

Determine if the background is visible for the 3D bar.

The Background attribute can be made dynamic with the name Background.

Set the color for Limit 0 of the 3D bar.

If the function for monitoring the limit value is active, the bar receives thecolor of this attribute when it reaches the limit value.

The Bar Color 0 attribute can be made dynamic with the nameLayer00Color.




AlphaAngleAlpha

Angle SettingsPredefinedAngles

BackgroundBackground

Bar Color 0Layer00Color



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Set the depth of the 3D bar in pixels.


The Bar Depth attribute can be made dynamic with the name BarDepth.

Set the height of the 3D bar in pixels.


The Bar Height attribute can be made dynamic with the name BarHeight.

Set the width of the 3D bar in pixels.


The Bar Width attribute can be made dynamic with the name BarWidth.

With 3D bar object types, set the horizontal distance from the right edge ofthe bar to the left edge of the object box.

The Base X attribute can be made dynamic with the name BaseX.

With 3D bar object types, set the vertical distance from the bottom edge ofthe bar to the top edge of the object box.

The Base Y attribute can be made dynamic with the name BaseY.




Bar DepthBarDepth

Bar HeightBarHeight

Bar WidthBarWidth

Base XBaseX

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Set the β depth angle for the 3D effect for a 3D bar.


The Beta attribute can be made dynamic with the name AngleBeta.

This attribute displays the active message class with the highest priority in theGroup Display object type in RUNTIME mode. It is needed as asystem-internal output value and does not require any specific configurationby the user. It is updated by clicking on the object.

The Bit Pattern Group Display attribute can be made dynamic with thename SignificantMask.

Set the width of button 1 in the group display.

If the "Same Size" attribute is set to "Yes," the width of the other threebuttons is also changed.

The Button 1 Width attribute can be made dynamic with the nameButton1Width.










Set the background color for flashing off in a group display.

The Came In Acknowledged - Background Color Off attribute can be madedynamic with the name MCKQBackColorOff.

BetaAngleBeta

Bit Pattern GroupDisplaySignificantMask

Button 1 WidthButton1Width




Came InAcknowledged -Background Color OffMCKQBackColorOff


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Set the background color for flashing on in a group display.

The Came In Acknowledged - Background Color On attribute can be madedynamic with the name MCKQBackColorOn.

Determine if the background should flash when an incoming message isacknowledged in a group display.

The Came In Acknowledged - Background Flashing attribute can be madedynamic with the name MCKQBackFlash.

Set the text color for flashing off in a group display.

The Came In Acknowledged - Text Color Off attribute can be madedynamic with the name MCKQTextColorOff.

Set the text color for flashing on in a group display.

The Came In Acknowledged - Text Color On attribute can be madedynamic with the name MCKQTextColorOn.

Determine if the text should flash when an incoming message isacknowledged in a group display.

The Came In Acknowledged - Text Flashing attribute can be made dynamicwith the name MCKQTextFlash.

Set the background color for flashing off in group display.

The Came In - Background Color Off attribute can be made dynamic withthe name MCKOBackColorOff.


The Came In - Background Color On attribute can be made dynamic withthe name MCKOBackColorOn.

Determine if the background should flash when a message comes in in agroup display.

The Came In - Background Flashing attribute can be made dynamic withthe name MCKOBackFlash.


The Came In - Text Color Off attribute can be made dynamic with the nameMCKOTextColorOff.

Came InAcknowledged -Background Color OnMCKQBackColorOn

Came InAcknowledged -Background FlashingMCKQBackFlash

Came InAcknowledged -Text Color OffMCKQBackColorOff

Came InAcknowledged -Text Color OnMCKQTextColorOn

Came InAcknowledged -Text FlashingMCKQBackFlash

Came In - BackgroundColor OffMCKOBackColorOff

Came In -Background Color OnMCKOBackColorOn

Came In -Background FlashingMCKOBackFlash

Came In -Text Color OffMCKOBackColorOff


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The Came In - Text Color On attribute can be made dynamic with the nameMCKOTextColorOn.

Determine if the text should flash when a message comes in in a groupdisplay.

The Came In - Text Flashing attribute can be made dynamic with the nameMCKOTextFlash.

Set the axis for displaying the measurement value in a 3D bar.


The Display Axis attribute can be made dynamic with the name Axe.

Set the text for each message class in a group display object type.

The Display Text attribute can be made dynamic with the name MCText.

Set the flash frequency of the group display.

You can set the frequency to slow (approximately 0.5 Hz), medium(approximately 2 Hz), and fast (approximately 8 Hz).

Since flashing is implemented by means of software, the frequency is system-and hardware-dependent (number of objects, processor, memory, updatecycle, and more).

The Flash Frequency attribute can be made dynamic with the nameFlashRate.

This group display attribute determines if the object for creating the groupdisplay is considered.

The Group Relevant attribute can be made dynamic with the name Relevant.

The group value of the group display contains each current status of theactive message classes as an input value in RUNTIME mode. If you use a tagto make the value dynamic, the value can be derived, for example, frompictures that are subordinate to the group displays in a hierarchical manner.

The Group Value attribute can be made dynamic with the nameCollectValue.

Set the 3D color effect for the 3D bar.

The Lighting Effect attribute can be made dynamic with the nameLightEffect.

Came In -Text Color OnMCKOTextColorOn

Came In -Text FlashingMCKOBackFlash

Display AxisAxe

Display TextMCText

Flash FrequencyFlashRate

Group RelevantRelevant

Group ValueCollectValue

Lighting EffectLightEffect


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Set Limit 0 for the 3D bar.

The monitor function is only in effect if the "Monitoring 0" attribute is active.

The Limit 0 attribute can be made dynamic with the name Layer00Value.

























Limit 0Layer00Value

Limit 1Layer01Value

Limit 2Layer02Value

Limit 3Layer03Value

Limit 4Layer04Value

Limit 5Layer05Value

Limit 6Layer06Value

Limit 7Layer07Value

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The monitor function is only in effect if the "Monitoring 10" attribute isactive.


Set the background color of the button for a locked measurement point of thegroup display.

This attribute is evaluated only when the "Lock Display" attribute is setto "Yes."

The Lock Background Color attribute can be made dynamic with the nameLockBackColor.

Determine if a locked measurement point should be displayed in a groupdisplay.

The "Lock Display Text," "Lock Text Color," and "Lock BackgroundColor" attributes are evaluated only when this attribute is set to "Yes."

The Lock Display attribute can be made dynamic with the name LockStatus.

Set the label text of the group display for the buttons for a lockedmeasurement point.


The Lock Display Text attribute can be made dynamic with the nameLockText.

Set the color of the button label text for a locked measurement point of thegroup display.


The Lock Text Color attribute can be made dynamic with the nameLockTextColor.

Limit 9Layer09Value

Limit 10Layer10Value

Lock BackgroundColorLockBackColor

Lock DisplayLockStatus

Lock Display TextLockText

Lock Text ColorLockTextColor


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Set the appropriate message type (Alarm High, Alarm Low, Warning High,Warning Low, ...) for which the attribute settings of "Display Text," "Came In-," "Came In Acknowledged -," and "Went Out Unacknowledged -" should beconfigured for the group display.

The Message Type attribute can be made dynamic with the nameMessageClass.

Determine if Limit 0 should be monitored in the 3D bar.

The limit value and the display are set by means of the "Limit 0" and "BarColor 0" attributes.

The Monitoring 0 attribute can be made dynamic with the nameLayer00Checked.













Message TypeMessageClass

Monitoring 0Layer00Checked






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The attribute tool tip text determines the text that will be displayed in runtimeas a “Tool Tip”, if the mouse pointer is positioned above the object.

The attribute Tool Tip Text can be made dynamic with the nameToolTipText.

Set all four buttons to the same size in the group display.

The Same Size attribute can be made dynamic with the name SameSize.

The user can assign any value (32 bits) to this attribute of the group display.

The User Value 1 attribute can be made dynamic with the name UserValue1.







Set the background color for flashing off in a group display.

The Went Out Unacknowledged - Background Color Off attribute can bemade dynamic with the name MCGUBackColorOff.


The Went Out Unacknowledged - Background Color On attribute can bemade dynamic with the name MCGUBackColorOn.

Determine if the background should flash when a message goes out withoutacknowledgment in a group display.

The Went Out Unacknowledged - Background Flashing attribute can bemade dynamic with the name MCGUBackFlash.


The Went Out Unacknowledged - Text Color Off attribute can be madedynamic with the name MCGUTextColorOff.

Tool Tip TextToolTipText

Same SizeSameSize

User Value 1UserValue1




Went OutUnacknowledged -Background Color OffMCGUBackColorOff

Went OutUnacknowledged -Background Color OnMCGUBackColorOn

Went OutUnacknowledged -Background FlashingMCGUBackFlash

Went OutUnacknowledged -Text Color OffMCGUTextColorOff


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The Went Out Unacknowledged - Text Color On attribute can be madedynamic with the name MCGUTextColorOn.

Determine if the text should flash when a message goes out withoutacknowledgment in a group display.

The Went Out Unacknowledged - Text Flashing attribute can be madedynamic with the name MCGUTextFlash.

Went OutUnacknowledged -Text Color OnMCGUTextColorOn

Went OutUnacknowledged -Text FlashingMCGUTextFlash


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2.8 Using Names to Select Graphic Pictures

In addition to the possibility of making a picture exchange , you can select anddisplay graphic pictures by means of their names. From a list of all of thegraphic pictures that belong to the current project and are provided in thePicture Tree Manager, you can select from the following display possibilitiesfor the graphic picture:

• The picture is displayed as a full screen instead of the previous picture inthe workspace. The selected graphic picture completely replaces theprevious picture.

• The picture is included in the current full screen as a process window.The selected graphic picture is laid over the previous picture. You candisplay a maximum of 8 process windows on each screen.

How to Use a Name to Display a Graphic Picture:

1. Click on this button (keyset 1)

The following window is displayed:

Overview

Procedure


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2. Select the display type.

3. Select Preview. The selected graphic picture is displayed in the windowunder Preview.

4. Select the name of a graphic picture and exit the window.

The example shows the selected picture in a process window. You can enlargethe selected picture in the usual way.

Example


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2.9 Using a Measurement Point to Select Graphic Pictures

This functionality is only available to you if you installed the "Libraries"software package.

How to Use Measurement Points to Display Graphic Pictures:

1. Click on this button (keyset 1).

2. Switch to the "Measurement Points" tab.

The following window is displayed:

3. Select the type of display.

4. Select Preview. The selected graphic picture is displayed in the windowunder Preview.

5. Select the name of a graphic picture and exit the window.

Note

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2.10 Selecting Graphic Pictures Directly

You can select graphic pictures in different ways:

The following list explains how to select graphic pictures directly:

Display the previously displayed graphic picture. As long as thereis a previous picture, the button is displayed in color. You can displayup to 16 previous pictures.

The currently displayed graphic picture is marked for display later.

Display the marked graphic picture. This can occur from any systemview.

2.11 Lifebeat Monitoring

General Information About the "Lifebeat Monitoring" Editor:

• In monitoring by means of Lifebeat Monitoring, all of the operator stations(OSs) and all of the programmable logic controllers (PLCs) connected tothe system bus can be included with the available CPUs. Subsystems thatare connected to the WinCC system by means of serial interfaces are not apart of the global monitoring.

The following work steps are necessary to open the "Lifebeat Monitoring"dialog window:

How To Open the "Lifebeat Monitoring" Dialog Window:

1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Editor" projectcomponent to view a list of all of the installed editors.

2. Click the right mouse button on the "Lifebeat Monitoring" editor.

3. In the pop-up menu that then appears, select the "Open" menu item.

4. This selection opens the "Lifebeat Monitoring" dialog window in whichyou can create or change the desired configuration.

Selection Possibilities

Selecting GraphicPictures

4


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2.11.1 Function Principle of Lifebeat Monitoring

The monitored components are additional OSs with WinCC projects and theassociated connections to the automation system CPUs. A monitoringprogram runs on each OS server. That program watches the components thatbelong to a project as well as the "external components." In order to fulfillthis task, all of the system parts must be connected to a continuous network.This means that the system bus can only be divided between two systems ifthey are not relevant to Lifebeat Monitoring.

The communication connections to the PLCs are displayed schematically inthe following picture. A line drawn in the picture represents threecommunication connections to a PLC. In the PLCs drawn as examples, thereare three CPUs. The number of communication connections that lead to stresson the system must must be watched.

In this picture, you see the schematic display of the communicationconnections to the individual PLCs.


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2.11.2 Preparatory Measures for OS-OS Monitoring

The computer that is performing the monitoring is called the client computer,and the computer that is being monitored is called the server computer.

2.11.2.1 Client Settings

1. NetDDE Connection

"NetDDE" is integrated as a system utility within Windows NT. You shouldnot change the default settings of this utility. The start type of this utility is setto "Manual" as a default. This means that the utility can be started by a useror by a dependent utility.

This picture shows you the default settings of "NetDDE" within the systemutilities of Windows NT.

For single user systems running under Windows NT, the programNETDDE.EXE (located under Winnt.400/system32) must be added to thestart-up list of the computer - for best results to“Winnt.400/Profiles/AllUsers/Startmenu/Programs/Autostart”.For multi-user systems, this setting is not necessary.

2. Add the Windows DDE driver

In the Control Center you must...

• Connect the "Windows DDE " communication driver in the projectnavigation window of the client computer within the "Tag Management"project component.

Installation underWindows NT:


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• Create a new connection within the "Windows DDE" communicationdriver. Open the "DDE Connection" tab in the "Connection Properties"dialog. You must load the following values into the input fields:

Field Value/Meaning

Addressing

Computer Name Enter the name of the node computer youwant to monitor. You can find thecomputer name of the node computerwith the following steps:

Under Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.xon the node computer, open "SystemControl" and double click on "Network."The "Network" dialog window opens. Inthis dialog, activate the "Identification"tab. The required name of the nodecomputer is located in the "ComputerName" box.

Subject Enter the value "PROJECT" in thisfield.

Optimizing for Read...

Always get Activate this selection item to always getthe tags from the server.

Response time You can accept the default setting of 15.

Connection Attempts Activate "Infinite".


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This picture shows you the screen structure of the "DDE Connection" tab.

3. Enter the Server into Lifebeat Monitoring

Open the Lifebeat Monitoring editor and make the following entries:

The Device Name should point to the server.

Under Device Type, select the OS-PC.

Under Connection, select the previously created connection.

Click on Update and then on Close to exit the dialog.

If multiple servers are to be monitored, all must be entered as described.

After the configuration, one tag must be entered for each DDE-connection.The tags must start with @ and be followed by the device name assignedabove. In addition, “LBM.EXE” must be entered in the WinCC start-up list.


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2.11.2.2 Server Settings

1. Integrating the NetDDE:

The program NetDDE.EXE is integrated and started as described in "ClientSettings".

2. Adding the DDE-Driver

The program "DDESERV.EXE" must be added to the WinCC start-up list asan additional task/application .

For the program DDESERV.EXE, the following parameters must be enteredin the start-up list: "/nohold" and "/noconfirm". These parameters have thefollowing meaning: If WinCC is exited, the DDE server will be deactivatedwithout requiring acknowledgment by the user. In addition, the parameter"/v" must be entered: This parameter opens the dialog window "WinCC DDE-Server" of the DDE server. Be careful to enter the parameters correctly: ablank space must be inserted between the parameters ("/v /nohold/noconfirm").

3. Initializing the DDE Share Manager:

The following procedure is necessary for initializing the DDE Share Manageron the server computer:

Under Windows NT:

In the Program Manager, click on the "File" menu item and then on"Run…" The "Run" dialog window opens in which you should enterthe path and the program name of the DDE Share Manager(DDEShare.exe) in the "Command Line" input field (for example,"C:\Winnt\System32\DDEShare.exe"). Then click the "OK" button.The program starts and you must now click the "Add Enable" button toopen the "Properties of the DDE Enable" dialog window. You mustmake the following entries in that window:

Area Value/Meaning

Enable Name Enter the value “PROJECT” in this field.

Application

Static Enter the value “WINCC” in this field.

Subject

Static Enter the value "project" in this field.

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This example shows you the entries to be carried out within the "Properties ofthe DDE Enable" dialog window. This dialog window only exists underWindows NT.Afterward, select “All” under permissions and set “Access to all” as theaccess type. Exit the dialog by clicking on “OK” until the menu “DDEEnable” is displayed. Select the line “Project” and click on “Trust Enable”.The point “Initialization of the active application” must be selected. Click on“OK” to apply the settings and exit the dialogs.

2.11.3 Monitoring the Programmable Logic Controllers

• All of the PLCs connected to the system bus are monitored.

• You can set the monitoring cycle to the values 5 s, 10 s, or 1 min withinthe "Lifebeat Monitoring" dialog window. As a default, a monitoring cycleof 10 seconds is preset.

� Monitoring:

For monitoring, the following operating states are relevant:

• Connection made

• Connection not made


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2.11.4 The Dialog Window of Lifebeat Monitoring

Within this dialog window you can configure the complete LifebeatMonitoring.

� Structure of the Dialog Window:

The dialog window is divided into the following areas:

• Device List:

All of the connections to be monitored are entered in the device list. Asa default, the device list contains five lines. You can change thenumber of input lines with the "Add" and "Delete" buttons.

• System Picture:

All of the configured connections are displayed as a schematic systempicture in this area.

• Buttons:

"Close" Use this button to close the dialog window.

"Help" Use this button to open the on-line help forLifebeat Monitoring.

"Add" Use this button to add an empty line withinthe device list.

"Delete" Use this button to delete a line within thedevice list.

"Update" Use this button to create/update the systempicture. As a default, the system picture iscreated and stored under the name"@CONFIG.PDL" in the project-relatedpicture directory. The geometry of thepicture corresponds to the settings thatwere made with the Split Screen Wizard.Note: If the "Text Library" editor is open,you cannot create a new system picture.You must first close the "Text Library".


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• Monitoring Cycle:

Use this selection box to set the monitoring cycle of the connection.Ten seconds is set as a default.

This picture shows you the structure of the "Lifebeat Monitoring" dialogwindow.


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2.11.5 The Structure of the System Picture in Runtime

All of the components to be monitored are displayed in graphic form withinthe system picture. The components that are currently not ready to function(for example, due to an error) are displayed in the graphic with a line drawnthrough them.

� The graphic structure of a system picture:

This picture shows you an example of a system picture "@CONFIG.PDL".


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The Schematic Structure of a System Picture:

Text Box

Status

OS Type

Text Box

Status

OS Type

PLC Type

Text Box

Status

PLC Type

Text Box

Status

PLC Type

Text Box

Status

PLC Type

Text Box

Status

PLC Type

Text Box

Status

PLC Type

Text Box

Status

PLC Type

Text Box

Status

PLC Type

Text Box

Status

Text Box

Status

OS Type

If multiple PLCs are connected to an OS, they are displayed in a consecutivesequence.

Note: The status box of the OS or the PLC displays the status RUN orERROR.


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2.11.6 Structure of the Device List

� General Information about the Device List:Lifebeat Monitoring is configured by means of the device list. Each devicename is loaded as a tag in the Control Center. The tag name has the followingstructure: "@<Devicename>." If this tag exists already, its parameters arechanged. For Lifebeat Monitoring, the data type of the tags is of secondarysignificance since the status of the tags is the only thing that is scanned.

Note: It is sufficient for Lifebeat Monitoring to set a device name in thedevice list for every connection to be monitored.

� Structure of the Device List Table:

Area Name MeaningDevice Name Enter a unique device name in this box.

The name can have a maximum of 15characters. The following namingconventions exist for assigning devicenames:• No key words (according to C

conventions)For example: float, type, main, void

• No special characters or couplingcharacters ( @ + - / & ‘ " [ ] * { } . :< > ; = \ )

• No spaces

Device Type Use this box to set the device type.Double click on the box to open aselection box. The following device typesare available:OS-OP Operator PanelOS-PC Office PCOS Industry PCPLC-4xx S7-4xxPLC-3xx S7-3xxPLC-2xx S7-2xxPLC

Connection Double click on this box to open aselection box. Select one of the availableconfigured connections in this box.


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� The Buttons for Editing the Device List:

Button Meaning"Add" Use this button to create an empty line

within the device list.

"Delete" Use this button to delete a line from thedevice list. You must pay attention to thefollowing:

• The device name is only deletedfrom the device list, but not from thetag list of the correspondingconnection in the Control Center.This is due to the fact that othermodules of the WinCC system canaccess this tag.

• If you want to delete a line, you musthighlight the entire line and then usethe "Delete" button. To highlight aline, activate the button with thedevice number.

• When you use the "Delete" button,the system does not ask you toconfirm if you really want to deletethe selected line.

• You can only delete individual lines.

• You cannot highlight multiple linesat the same time to delete them.

Line 1 of the device list is highlighted by clicking on the "1" button in thisexample.


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2.11.7 Visualizing Monitoring in Runtime

� Connecting the Lifebeat Monitoring Runtime Module:

• Within the start-up list of the configured computer (server or client), youmust connect the following programs:

− "DDESERV.EXE" on the server

− "LBM_RT.EXE", the runtime module of Lifebeat Monitoring on theclient.

• The "Computer", "Start Up Tab" section of the Control Center manualdescribes in detail how you can add a program to the start up list.

� Visualizing Lifebeat Monitoring:

• Like any created picture, the visualization of the system picture can becalled by means of the appropriate configuration, for example, buttonswith a picture selection of "@CONFIG.PDL".

• In the preconfigured basic data that are present in the current project whenyou use the Split Screen Wizard, the picture selection for the systempicture is already available for a button in the set of key commands.


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3 Advanced Process ControlIf you selected the option package Advanced Process Control during the user-defined installation of the WinCC system, the following modules will beintegrated into WinCC: Tag Editor and Time Synchronization.

3.1 Tag Editor

General Information about the Tag Editor:

Use the Tag Editor to set the tags and range assignments to be linked with atrend template by means of the "Create Trends Online" function.

In the Tag Editor, you can prepare WinCC tags as measurement points for thefollowing run-time functions:

• Picture selection by means of measurement points

• Create trends online

The function “Arrange Trends On-Line” requires the WinCC CS license onthe client as well as the server.

Note: To make the range assignment, a container hierarchy and apicture hierarchy must be created in the "Picture Tree Manager".

� How to Open the "Tag Editor":

1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Editor" projectcomponent to view a list of all of the installed editors.

2. Double click on the "Base Data" editor.

3. Click the right mouse button on "Tag Editor".

4. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the menu item "Open".

5. The dialog window for the "Measurement point list" opens and you cancreate or change the desired configuration.

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� Structure of the "Measurement Point List" Dialog Window:

The "Measurement Point List" dialog window consists of one tab("Measurement Point"). The dialog window contains a selection box that isdivided into three columns ("Measurement Point", "Type", and "Range"). Theselection box lists all of the configured measurement points.

The buttons in the "Measurement Point" tab have the following meanings:

Button Meaning

New Use this button to access the"Measurement Point" dialog window. Inthis dialog, use the "Measurement Point"selection box to select a configuredWinCC tag. Use the list box in the"Range" selection box to select aconfigured container from the "PictureTree Manager". The "Type" box is usedonly to display the data type of theselected tag and cannot be changed.

Modify If you select a measurement point fromthe measurement point list and then clickon the "Modify" button, you access the"Measurement Point" dialog window.You can view or edit the current settingsin this dialog.

Delete If you select a measurement point fromthe measurement point list and then clickon the "Delete" button, a dialog windowappears to ask if the selectedmeasurement point should be deleted.


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3.2 Time Synchronization

General Information about the "Time Synchronization" Editor:

On the one hand, time synchronization is implemented as a Windows 95 orWindows NT system driver and on the other hand, as a WinCC applicationfunction for systems with a SINEC L2/L2R bus system. WinCC-OS, as theactive time master, is therefore responsible for synchronizing all of the otheroperator stations and PLCs on the system bus with the current time. Thisallows a system-wide chronological coordination of messages.

Depending on your selection, the time is taken from the following:

• A GPS unit connected by means of RS232

• A DCF77 unit connected by means of RS232

• The internal operator station clock

A kernel driver operates the serial interface and synchronizes the internaloperating system time. Based on the driver API, the actual timesynchronization handles the master-slave administration and the distributionfunction (sending and receiving time message frames as well assynchronizing) of the time. You can also use the driver API to access variousdiagnostics functions that you can use for installing or servicing the hardware.You assign parameters to the kernel driver by means of an object in theWindows Control Panel ("DCF77"). You can set such items as the serialinterface, the synchronization interval, or the maximum deviation permittedfor the internal time. You assign parameters for time synchronization bymeans of the Editor Time Synchronization in the Control Center.

The DCF77 receiver is used mostly in the Federal Republic of Germany andbordering countries (in a radius of 1500 km to 2000 km aroundFrankfurt/Mainflingen). It provides the exact official time of the FederalRepublic of Germany with a maximum deviation of 1 s in 1 million years,provided that reception is undisturbed. If this is not provided, or if the placeof use is outside the transmitting range of the DCF77, a GPS (GlobalPositioning System) unit can be used. With respect to the accuracy of theabsolute time information, the same statements can be made as for the DCF77receiver. For systems in which the absolute time is not important, you can usethe internal clock of the active time master for synchronizing. You assignparameters to the DCF77 receiver by means of the DCF77 object in theWindows Control Panel.

� Functional Principle of Time Synchronization:

Time synchronization is a WinCC application that is operated as a master-slave system with optional redundant masters. This means that there are twoor more time masters in one redundant system. You can configure eachoperator station as the time master (availability of a radio time receptionservice is not necessary; reference time is then provided by the RTC). Themaster that powers up first sends a time message frame over the network(including the set synchronization interval) to the other masters and allslaves. In this way, this master becomes the active master; all the otheroperator stations and PLCs on the L2/L2R bus become slaves. You assignparameters to the masters by means of the "Time Synchronization" Editor.


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The slaves do not require any special parameter assignment (except for thebus interface to be used). (The default setting for time synchronization on anoperator station is "Slave.")

During power up, all masters have to check to see if a master is already activeon the bus and is sending time message frames (the waiting time for a timemessage frame to arrive after power up is derived by multiplying the setsynchronization interval by four). When the master that has powered up inthis manner receives a time message frame, it acts immediately like a slave(in the manner described below). If this master receives no time messageframe after the waiting time has elapsed, it begins sending time messageframes (as described above).

By receiving the time message frame, the redundant masters recognize theirslave setting and synchronize their clock to the time contained in the timemessage frame. With the help of a timer, they now check (according to thesynchronization interval contained in the time message frame) the cyclicreceipt of the time message frames from the active master. If threeconsecutive time message frames fail, the first redundant master that noticesthe failure begins to send time message frames itself. This mechanismguarantees that only one master transmits time message frames. Where aDCF77/GPS unit is also intact, the redundant masters use the received timemessage frames only to check the function of the active master. Nocomparison (check) is made between the time of their own DCF77/GPS unitsand the time of the received time message frames. Therefore all redundantmasters behave like time slaves.

All time slaves and redundant masters on the system bus synchronize theirinternal clock when they receive a time message frame.

The setting of the system time offset that is dependent on the time zone andthe DST/ST switchover is handled automatically by the time zone set inWindows and DST/ST adjustment. In this way, the correct time display andswitchover is also possible when there is interference in time reception. If youare using a DCF77 module, every time the system is powered up, a warning isentered in the event report if time zone and DST/ST switchover(CET/CEDST) do not match. From a GPS system, the UTC is provided,regardless of the time zone and standard time/daylight saving time. For thisreason, the system time must be corrected by the driver by means of the timezone and daylight saving time adjustment set in Windows.

3.2.1 The Runtime Process SyncRT.EXE

During the runtime process SyncRT.EXE, the following must be noted:

For a CP1413, a writing of the time is not possible. Therefore, the initialadjustment is dropped. This means, you have to wait until the CP reports thatthe time in DP-RAM is valid. Until this takes place, the runtime process ofthe time synchronization will not adjust the RTC of the OS. During thisphase, no synchronization takes place. The synchronization can only start, ifthe time has been validated in the CP.


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3.2.2 Dialog "Time Synchronization"

You can set parameters for time synchronization in the Control Center. Toopen the necessary dialog, proceed as follows:

1. Double click in the Project Navigation Window on the project component"Editor." A list of all installed editors appears.

2. Use the right mouse button to click in the project navigation window onthe editor "Time Synchronization."

3. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the menu item "Open."

4. This action opens the dialog window "Time Synchronization" and you canmake all the necessary settings.


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Box Explanation

Time Function Group Box

Master Indicates that the operator station inquestion can be a master. The station doesin fact become a master if no other masteris active on the bus.

NOTE: No provision has been made foran operator station to become a masterautomatically when a time receptionmodule is present.

Slave Indicates that the operator station inquestion is being operated as a slave.

Use TimeReceive Utility

When activated, this check box indicatesthat an available time receive utility shouldbe included in the configuration. This hasconsequences duringMaster/Backup-Master switchovers if thecontrol of the RTC is to bedisabled/enabled by the receive utility. Thecheck box is active only if "Master" wasselected in the group box "Time Function."

System Bus Group Box

Logical Device A logical interface, by which the timesynchronization of the system bus is to becarried out, can be selected from this field.The entries contained are formatted asfollows:

<BusType>: <Device-Name>

In the above example, the bus type of theselected device is H1 and the name of thelogical device is /CP_H1_1:/SCP.

If a logical device is selected for H1, thedialog will change, so that only the settingSlave is possible, since for H1, one OS cannot take over the time synchronization.Then, it is only possible to set thefrequency of the control system messagesas previously done. If a device is selectedfor the L2-Bus, the remainder of thesettings will be available like before.

Master -Synchronization Interval

Time interval in which an active mastertransmits its cyclic synchronizationmessage frames. Range of 15 s to 60 s,default 15 s. This parameter is active onlyif "Master" was selected in the group box"Time Function." The unit of measure for


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this box is "Seconds."

Process Control System Messages Group Box

In the event of malfunction,transmit only every nnintervals

You are prompted to enter a value "nn" forthe frequency of process control systemmessages (or to accept the default value).This value is precalculated in each casefrom the specified master synchronizationinterval. In the event of a continualmalfunction (for example, "Cannottransmit time message frame"), the valueis to be interpreted such that anappropriate message is transmitted only onevery nth synchronization cycle. You nowhave the infinitely adjustable inputcapability in a range of values that, whenconverted, always has a frequency betweenapproximately one minute and one hour.The default value is always calculated togive a frequency of approximately oneminute.

Example:A synchronization interval of 30 s was setand the message interval was set to 4. TheDCF77 signal quality falls beneath thepermitted value. The appropriate processcontrol system message is transmittedimmediately.

If the signal quality remains poor, the nextmessage is not transmitted until the fourthsubsequent synchronization interval, thatis, after approximately two minutes. If thesignal quality improves again, an internalmessage counter is reset. The messagecycle begins again the next time the signalis bad.


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3.2.3 Dialog "DCF77 Receive Utility"

The DCF77 long-wave transmitter broadcasts time information in coded formon a frequency of 77.5 kHz. Because of its central location in Central Europeand its extensive range (up to 2000 km), this transmitter is significant farbeyond Germany. The time information that is broadcast is picked up by thetwo atomic clocks CS1 and CS2 of the Physikalisch-technischenBundesanstalt in Mainflingen near Frankfurt, Germany, and represents theofficial time according to the Time Law of 1978 of the Federal Republic ofGermany. The time corresponds to Central European Time ( CET) or CentralEuropean Daylight Saving Time (CEDST) and is derived directly from theinternationally established time scale UTC (Universal Time Coordinated):CET = UTC + 1hr or CEDST = UTC + 2hr

You can use the object "DCF77" in the Windows Control Panel to assignparameters to time synchronization. To open the appropriate dialog, proceedas follows:

1. In the Windows taskbar, click on "Start."

2. From the menu items "Settings" and "Control Panel," open the "ControlPanel" folder.

3. In the "Control Panel" folder, double click on the object "DCF77" to openthe dialog window "DCF77 Receive Utility ."

4. In this dialog window, you can make all the necessary settings.


Box Explanation

Signal Source This box displays the entry "Serial" as adefault. You CANNOT edit this box.

Port Indication of the COM interface to whichthe external DCF77 or GPS unit isconnected. The recommended default isCOM2.

Signal Shape In this box, you must set the signal shapeprescribed by the manufacturer of the card(for example, "DCF77 demodulated").

Signal source provides UTC Depending on which signal source is beingused, DCF77 or GPS, this check box mustbe active (GPS) or inactive (DCF77). Thetime signals of the GPS transmitter arebroadcast according to GMT (GreenwichMean Time).

Suppress Synchronization When this check box is activated,synchronization of the system time issuppressed.

Balance Deviations Smoothly When this check box is activated, thesystem time is adjusted to the current timesmoothly, as long as the deviation is under


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the maximum value permitted("tolerance"). For this to be accomplished,the internal passage of time is eitherslowed down or speeded up a maximum of1 ms per 1 s or 60 ms per 1 min.

First update after Indicates how many correctly decoded timemessage frames must occur before thesystem time should be updated. The unit ofmeasurement for this box is "Minutes."

Update Interval Indicates how many time message frames(= minutes) must occur following theinitial update before a renewed comparisonto the system time or, where appropriate, acorrection of the system time is made.

Permitted Deviation Indicates the maximum time differencepermitted (in milliseconds) until an updateof the system time is made.

Event Report Logging of the following events is handleddifferently for Windows 95 andWindows NT 4.x. If you are usingWindows 95 as an operating system, allevents are logged in the file"DCF77.LOG." This file is located in thepath in which you have installedWindows 95 (for example: C:\Windows orC:\Win95, etc.). However, if you are usingWindows NT 4.x, the events are keptdirectly in the event report. You can openthis event report as follows: in the taskbar,click on "Start." Then select the menuitems "Programs," "Administration(General)," and "Event Display."

Time Comparisons If the check box is activated, all timecomparisons will be entered in the eventreport.

Every ValidTime Message Frame

If the check box is activated, every validtime message frame will be entered in theevent report.

Changes in Signal Quality If the check box is activated, every changein signal quality will be entered in theevent report.


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4 StorageIf you selected the option package Storage during the User-DefinedInstallation of WinCC, you will be able to use the archive functions of theWinCC system.

4.1 General Information

The archive functions support automatic swapping of data from the hard diskto long-term data carriers as well as the deletion of data from the hard di sk.

The automatic archiving can be controlled by means of the following twofactors:

• Time-driven archiving triggered by date or time entries

• Fill level-driven archiving triggered by the fill level of the storage medium

With automatic archiving, an archive server monitors the archive functions.The automatic swapping can be activated or deactivated.As long as the data are stored in sequence archives, you can use the "Archive"functions to edit the following data types in the WinCC database:

• Messages from the "Alarm Logging" module

• Measurement values from the "Tag Logging" module

• Reports from the "Report Designer"

In addition to the automatic archiving of your data, you can use the archivefunctions to execute the following two types of manual swaps:

• Manual swap forces the swap of all of the stored data carriers.

• The Export dialog allows you to export individual data and time rangesmanually.

Note: You cannot edit data that are stored in short -term archives with the"Archive" function!

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In order for the archive server to monitor archiving in RUNTIME mode, theserver must be linked to the start-up list of the computer.

The following archive server states will be displayed at the bottom left cornerof the "Storage" dialog box:

• "Ready": The archive server is running and monitoring the automaticarchiving.

• "Ready (Off line)": The archive server is running and monitors theautomatic archiving according to the rules, the client, though, can notestablish a connection to the server. The client, therefore, can not operateor influence the server.

• "Server not running": When the archive server started, errors occurred.This means you have only limited access to the archive functions.

• "Data export time-driven": The archiving occurs in a time -driven mannerand the archive server swaps data to the archiving drive.

• "Data export fill level-driven": The archiving occurs in a fill level -drivenmanner and the archive server swaps data to the archiving drive.

• "Data export triggered manually": Data are exported from the databasemanually.

• "Wait for retry": An error occurred during the last archive access. Thearchive server sent a process control system message. After the wait timethat was set during configuration expires, a new archiving attempt isexecuted.

• "Startup of the archive server": This message appears if you start thearchive server with the archive dialog open.

To correct the network error with the message “Ready (Off line", it isrecommended to end “Storage” and start it again..

The current active/inactive status of the archive server will be displayed at thebottom right corner of the “Storage" dialog box:

• Automatic active

• Automatic inactive

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4.2 Configuration

For automatic archiving and dearchiving, a configuration must occur.

Area Description

Activate or Deactivate Automatic Indication, if the automatic archivingshould be active or not.

Archiving Drive Displays the drive used for archivingpurposes.

Fill Level-Driven Archiving Settings to control the automaticarchiving via the fill level of the storagemedium.

Data older than Determines the minimum age of data sothat they can be edited by the archivefunction.

Server Status Provides the status of the archive server.

Labeling Labeling of the data carrier.

Apply All of the changes made are accepted asdefault templates.

Retry Sets the waiting time between twoarchiving attempts.

Time-Driven Archiving Settings to control the automaticarchiving in a time -driven manner.

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4.2.1 Activate or Deactivate Automatic

The automatic swapping is activated/deactivated via the buttons "Activate" or"Deactivate". If the automatic is deactivated, no automatic swapping will beperformed. The functions of the archive server, though, are still available, e.g.creating data carrier, manual swapping, importing and exporting, etc. Thedialog tabs display the current status and the active/inactive status of thearchive server.

4.2.2 Archiving Drive

Archiving can only be executed on data carriers that are accessible underWindows as drives and that allow reading and writing of files. Use the"Network" button to simplify the entry of the drive name by using a selectionlist.

Note: The archiving drive should be used only for archiving. Otherwise,conflicts could arise, especially during automatic archiving. Thearchiving function may recognize a false data carrier, but cannotallow the automatic archiving to run.

4.2.3 Labeling of the Data Carrier

When a new data carrier is created, each data carrier receives a unique name.This name consists of two parts. You can change the first part of the name."SIMATIC CONTROL" is suggested as a default name. The second part ofthe name is a 4 digit number that is assigned by the system.

4.2.4 Time-Driven Archiving

You must make the following entries for "Time-Driven Archiving":

Provides the point in time at which the archive function edits the data for thefirst time.

Provides the time segments in which the archive function should be active. Ifthe cycle time is zero, the archive function is only executed once.

For all data types, you can specify separately how data are edited when theyreach this point in time. It is possible to delete, swap, or not edit the data.

Note: In respect to time, an action will only consider data in whole hours.For example, if the configuration sets that data is to be processeduntil 9:45, only data until 9:00 will be considered.

Start Time:

Repeat Time:

Action:

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4.2.5 Fill Level-Driven Archiving

You must make the following entries for "Fill Level-Driven Archiving":

The archive function is executed when the disk fill level of the disk beingmonitored exceeds the percentage given. The current disk fill level is alsodisplayed for your information.

For all data types, you can specify separately how data are edited when theyreach this point in time. It is possible to delete, swap, or not edit the data.

Note: In respect to time, an action will only consider data in whole hours.For example, if the configuration sets that data is to be processeduntil 9:45, only data until 9:00 will be considered.

4.2.6 Data Older Than

The offset shows how old the data must be in order to be handled by thearchive functions.

4.2.7 Retry

If the automatic archiving failed because there was insufficient space in thearchive data carrier, or because there was either no data carrier or no validdata carrier on the drive, a process control message is generated. Followingthe time provided here, the system tries to execute the automatic archivefunction again.

Fill Level:

Action:

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4.3 Data Carrier Management

In preparation for the archive function, the data carrier name and the creationdate are written on the data carrier. This task is executed by the "Create datacarrier" function, which is available in the "Data Carrier" tab of the archiveapplication.

Previously used data carriers can be used for the archiving of additional data.A data carrier can also be locked to allow for the swapping of additional data.

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Area Description

Update Reenters the data carrier that is loaded onthe archiving drive.

Create Archive Data Carrier Creates a new archive data carrier.

Lock Archive Data Carrier Locks an archive data carrier foradditional swapping.

Archiving Drive Displays the drive used for archivingpurposes.

Data carrier name Provides information about the datacarrier loaded in the archiving drive.

Date Created Displays the creation date of the loadeddata carrier.

Memory Available Displays the available memory capacityof the data carrier loaded in the archivingdrive.

Manual Swapping Use this function to force the swapping ofstored data.

Server Status Provides the status of the archive server.

Storage Capacity Displays the maximum storage capacityof the data carrier loaded in the archivingdrive.

Note: "OK" exits the dialog and saves only the changes made in thecurrent tab.

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4.3.1 Data Carrier Name:

This box provides you with information about the data carrier loaded on thearchiving drive. The following displays are possible:

• "No data carrier in archiving drive": The "Storage Capacity" and "DateCreated" boxes remain empty, and "No data carrier" is provided as thedata carrier name.

• "Unformatted data carrier in archiving drive": The "Storage Capacity" and"Date Created" boxes remain empty, and "No data carrier" is provided asthe data carrier name.

• "Empty data carrier in archiving drive": A data carrier without datacarrier information is in the archiving drive. The storage capacity andavailable memory are transmitted. The "Date Created" box remains empty,and "Empty Data Carrier" is provided as the data carrier name.

• "Unsuitable data carrier in the archiving drive": The storage capacity andavailable memory are transmitted. The "Date Created" box remains empty."Invalid Data Carrier" is provided as the data carrier name.

• "Archive data carrier in archiving drive": The storage capacity andavailable memory are transmitted. The data carrier name and the datecreated are read from the data carrier and displayed.

4.3.2 Navigation and Data Windows

The bottom part of the dialog window contains information about the datastored on the data carrier.

In the root, the navigation window contains the project name, nodes, and thetypes of the data parts (messages, measurement values, reports). Thecorresponding files are displayed as a list (including size and date) in the datawindow.

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4.3.3 Creating the Archive Data Carrier

After calling the "Create Archive Data Carrier" function, the system requeststhat you load a new data carrier. Depending on the type of the data carrier youload, the following messages can appear:

• "No data carrier in archiving drive": The creation of a new archive datacarrier is canceled and the message "Unsuitable data carrier in archivingdrive" is output.

• "Unformatted data carrier in archiving drive": The creation of a newarchive data carrier is canceled and the message "Unsuitable data carrierin archiving drive" is output.

• "Unsuitable data carrier in the archiving drive": The creation of a newarchive data carrier is canceled and the message "Unsuitable data carrierin archiving drive" is output.

• "Archive data carrier in archiving drive": The creation of a new archivedata carrier is canceled and the message "Unsuitable data carrier inarchiving drive" is output.

• "Empty, formatted data carrier in archiving drive": The system opens adialog for the creation of the data carrier. The name provided in the"Configuration" tab is used as a default for the data carrier name. You canchange this name to anything you want. The four digit number is assignedautomatically. If a valid name or the default is assigned, the data carrier isthen created.

Note: You can only access this function if the archive server monitors thearchiving functions. This is identified in the "Server Status" box bythe phrase "Archive server running (ready)."

4.3.4 Lock Archive Data Carrier

Previously used data carriers can be used for the archiving of additional data.A data carrier can also be locked, via the “Lock” button, to allow for theswapping of additional data. A locked data carrier can be released by clickingon the “Release” button - the button will be labeled either “Lock” or“Release”, depending on the status.

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4.3.5 Updating

This function reenters the data from the data carrier that is loaded in thearchiving drive. It rebuilds the data window next to the "Data Carrier Name,""Date Created," and the information about the storage space on the datacarrier.

4.3.6 Swapping Manually

Use the Manual Swapping function to force the swapping of data.

In the dialog window for manual swapping, you can determine the manner inwhich the data are to be handled for each data type separately. Use the offsetto determine how old the data must be in order to be edited by the "manualswapping" function.

Note: This function should only be used as an exception.

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4.4 Importing

Data that is not available from the database anymore and has been swappedautomatically, can be imported again. The rearchiving function is availablefrom the “Import" tab.

Button Description

Update Reads the data carrier inserted into thearchiving drive anew.

Conversion Determines the format of the data to bestored.Currently, data can only be exported inthe CSV-format (Comma-Separated-Value).

Archive Log Informs you, when and how your data hasbeen edited by the automatic archiving.

Data Carrier Name Supplies information about the datacarrier inserted in the archiving drive.

Date Created Indicates, when the data carrier insertedin the archiving drive was created.

Import For the manual rearchiving of swappeddata.

Server Status Displays the status of the archive server.

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Note: "OK" exits the dialog and saves only the changes made in the currenttab.

In order to rearchive swapped data, you must first select the data type youwant to import. In the archive logbook, highlight the time range in which youare interested by clicking the left mouse button on the starting time. Use the"Import" function for manual rearchiving to access the "Import" dialog.

4.4.1 Import

The archive logbook records the dearchived parts of the data already saved.During the next automatic archive function in which original data are deleted,the dearchived parts of the data are also deleted!By means of the inquiries about deleting the imported data, you can determinehow these data are to be handled during delete processes in automaticarchiving.

Note: You can only access this function if the archive server monitors thearchiving functions. This is identified in the "Server Status" box bythe phrase "Archive server running (ready)."

Note: If the option “Do not delete” has been selected, the data can not bedeleted with the regular methods. The data can only be removedwith aids from the database.

4.4.2 Archive Log

In order to be able to dearchive data again, an archive log is kept for the datathat are swapped automatically. This logbook documents the data carriers onwhich the parts of the data are located. As long as the database was processedwith the automatic archiving function, you can receive the followinginformation from the archive log for the different data types:

• Time frame of the processed data

• How the data were processed

• Data carrier on which the data were stored

The data carrier also contains all the necessary information to update thearchive server log.

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4.5 Rearchiving Models

If you wish to view messages in the message system that were alreadyswapped completely or partially, the message system provides a notice thatthe data are no longer in the database. The message system then interrupts theselection.

Use the WinCC Explorer to start the archive application and select the"Storing" tab. In the archive logbook, find the line with the correct time frameand load the appropriate data carrier in the archiving drive. Use "Update" todisplay the contents of the data carrier. You can then select the data in whichyou are interested from the desired time frame and begin the dearchivingfunction.If you loaded the correct data carrier in the archiving drive, the rearchivingfunction begins. The files are imported to the WinCC database.

If the entire desired time frame is not on one data carrier, you must repeat theprocess several times.

Do not forget to reload the original data carrier into the archiving drive, so asnot to disturb the automatic archive function, after the data dearchivingfunction has been executed.

It is recommended to deactivate the automatic swapping during the manualrearchiving process. This prevents an accidental storing of data.

In the message system, you can select the desired time frame again and viewthe loaded data.

To rearchive a data carrier, it must be registered in the log. If a rearchiving isrequired and the entry for the data carrier is missing in the log, there is apossibility to update the log via the data carrier.

To do so, click on the button "Update Log from the Data Carrier". This willinitiate the reconstruction process. After the log has been updated, therearchiving can be performed.

By default, a maximum of 1000 log entries are kept in the database. If thismaximum is exceeded, the first entries made will be deleted.

This preset maximum number of log entries can be changed via an entry inthe registry. The entry is made in:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE:SOFTWARE\SIEMENS\WinCC\Storage\ServerNumberOfLogLines

Note: The greater the set number of log entries, the longer are the openingtimes of the “Import" tab.

Manual Rearchiving

Reconstructing theLog from the DataCarrier

Maximum Number ofLog Entries

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4.6 Exporting

Archiving can also be executed manually via the "Exporting" tab. However,in contrast to the automatic execution and to manual swapping, it is onlypossible to store the data, not to swap or delete it.

The export function can write data to any drive. If the data is to be archivedon the archiving drive, you cannot use a data carrier that is also used forautomatic archiving.

Button Description

Update Reenters the data from the database.

Export Data from the database is copied andsaved in the set format.

Conversion Sets the format, in which your data isstored.

Server Status Displays the status of the archive server.

Apply The changes made are accepted as defaulttemplates.

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Note: "OK" exits the dialog and saves only the changes made in the currenttab.

Note: You can only access this dialog if the RUNTIME mode is active.The data to be archived is only offered globally, that is, a selection bydate, etc. is not possible.

4.6.1 Export

Use the "Export" function to copy data from the database and save them indifferent file formats.After activating the function, use a Windows standard dialog to determine thefile name under which the data is to be stored.

4.6.2 Conversion Format

Use the conversion format to determine the format in which your data is to bestored on the data carrier.

Note: You cannot convert reports from the Report Designer.

Note: Currently, the data can only be loaded in ASCII format or in CSV(Comma Separated Value) format.

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5 Chip CardIf you selected the Chipcard option package during the user-definedinstallation of WinCC, the Control Center and User Administrator interfaceswill be modified.

5.1 Significance for the Control Center

When the chip card reader is installed in the WinCC system a second registercard is displayed, upon clicking on "properties" in Control Center.

� Structure of the "Properties" Dialog Box:The dialog box contains two tabs.The individual tabs have the following meaning:

Tab Explanation

Version This tab contains only general statementsregarding the current program version aswell as a copyright notice.

Chip Card Reader You can set the connection port of the cardreader in this tab. As a default, a serial

interface is supported. Use the buttonto select the necessary interface (payattention to the remarks box). Use the"Apply" button to accept the selectedconnection port into your current project.

Note: The interface-assignment configuration dialog of the chipcard (Option:Chipcard) requires the current user to have administrator rights. Theoperation of WinCC, the writing of chipcards, and the operation of thechipcard in runtime does not require administrator rights.

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5.2 Significance for the User Administrator

If WinCC is installed with the "Chip Cards" option, the functionality of theUser Administrator is expanded.The "Chip Card Reader" option adds a "Chip Card" item with appropriatefunctions to the Menu Bar.

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5.2.1 Menu Addition

5.2.1.1 Chip Card

The User Administrator provides functions to control a chip cardreader/writer. You can write and check chip cards in the configurationsystem.

Note: You can only activate this menu if WinCC was installedwith the "Chip Card" option.

When you write to a chip card, all of the data on the card are deleted. Theuser (login name) and the password are stored on the chip card.


To check whether the data was entered correctly, you can read from the chipcard.

The login identification for the card user is entered after "Name:" and the text"Card is valid" also appears. If there is an error when reading the chip card, itis noted in this dialog. No user name is provided.


Writing To a ChipCard

Checking a ChipCard

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5.2.2 Chip Card Reader in Run Time

If you log on to Graphics Designer run time, insert your chip card in thereader and the necessary data are read. When the card is inserted, you cannotlog on to the system manually. You remain logged on the system until youremove your card from the reader. The time switch does not log you out whenyou are working with a chip card.

Note: To drive a chip card reader, WinCC must be installed withthe "Chip Card" option.

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6 Video

If you selected the option package “Video” during the user-definedinstallation of WinCC, an additional OLE control object will becomeavailable. This OLE object allows you to create a window, in which you caninsert a video picture captured by a video camera.

6.1 Introduction

This OLE object allows you to create a window, in which you can insert avideo picture captured by a video camera.

For the OLE object to be available in WinCC, it has to be selected during theuser-defined installation of WinCC. (In the “Select Sub-Components” dialogwindow, select the “Video” option by activating the check-box next to it.)

Before the OLE control object can be used, the following steps must beperformed:

• the hardware must be installed

• the software must be installed

• the OLE control object must be configured

� How to install the Hardware:We will use the video card “Win/TV CinemaPro” of the company“Hauppauge” as an example to illustrate the necessary steps.Proceed as follows:

• install the Win/TV card into your PC

• connect the output of the graphics card to the input of the Win/TVcard

• connect the video camera to the Win/TV card, using the specifiedinput

• connect the input of the monitor to the output of the Win/TV card

These connections achieve that the video picture is superimposed on thegraphic picture. In addition, the CPU will not be stressed by the video picture,the video card will carry out all necessary calculations.

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� How to install the Software:Before the video card can be operated, the supplied software must be installed.We will use the video card “Win/TV CinemaPro” of the company“Hauppauge” as an example to illustrate the necessary steps.Start the installation program “SETUP.EXE” from the supplied "Win/TV-Cinema Pro Installation Diskette".Follow the instructions of the setup program.

For the operation in WinCC the installation of the basic software suffices.Therefore, answer the questions regarding the installation of the “Capture”and “Overlay” drivers, and the video text with “no”.

� How to configure the OLE Control Object:In the Graphics Designer, place the OLE control object in the designatedpicture and set the attributes.The following attributes describe the object:

• VideoEnabled

• Freeze

• VideoSource

• UseRefreshTimer

• RefreshTimerPeriod

• DisplayDisabledMessage

• DisabledMessageString

These attributes are set in the “Object Properties” dialog box, which isdisplayed by clicking with the right mouse button on the OLE control objectand the selecting “Properties” from the pop-up menu.In the “Object Properties” dialog box, select the “Properties” tab and click onthe “OLE Control Properties” category.As an alternative, the attributes can also be set in the “WinCC Win/TVCinemaPro Control Properties” window, which is opened via a double-clickon the OLE control object.

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6.2 Attributes in Alphabetical Order

This attribute determines the message that will be displayed in the objectwindow, if the attribute VideoEnabled is set to "no" and the attributeDisplayDisabledMessage is set to "yes".

The default entry is "Adjust the board settings...".

This attribute can be made dynamic with the name DisableMessageString.

This attribute determines, if a message will be displayed in the object window,if the attribute VideoEnabled is set to "no".

− DisplayDisabledMessage = yesA message will be displayed in the object window

− DisplayDisabledMessage = noNo message will be displayed in the object window

The default entry is “yes”.

This attribute can be made dynamic with the name DisplayDisabledMessage.

This attribute determines, if a frozen or moving picture is displayed.

− Freeze = yes:Frozen picture

− Freeze = no:Moving picture

This attribute can be made dynamic with the name Freeze.

If the attribute UseRefreshTimer is set to “yes”, then the attributeRefreshTimerPeriod will determine the refresh rate in ms.

The default value is 1000 ms.

This attribute can be made dynamic with the name RefreshTimerPeriod.

Attribute“DisabledMessageString”

Attribute“DisplayDisabledMessage”

Attribute “Freeze”

Attribute“RefreshTimerPeriod”

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If the window containing the camera picture is moved in runtime, it must berefreshed.This attribute determines, if the picture is refreshed or not.

Possible values are:

− yesThe picture will be refreshed

− noThe picture will not be refreshed

The default entry is "no".

This attribute can be made dynamic with the name UseRefreshTimer.

This attribute turns the camera picture on or off.

− VideoEnabled = yes:The camera picture will be displayed in the object windowUse this setting, if the camera picture is to be displayed in theobject window during the initial activation of the object.

− VideoEnabled = no:The camera picture will not be displayed in the object window

This attribute can be made dynamic with the name VideoEnabled.

This attribute determines the signal source of the video picture. The cameraconnections are numbered, starting with 0.

The default entry is 0.

This attribute can be made dynamic with the name VideoSource.

Attribute“UseRefreshTimer”

Attribute“VideoEnabled”

Attribute“VideoSource”

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7 Appendix

7.1 Functions of the Basic Packages

Function SIMATICStandard1280*1024

SIMATICStandard1024*768


Overview Picture(Overall) Overview picture with up to 12 areas l l

Detail Overview: Areas 1-4 l l



(Overall) Overview with up to 8 areas l

Hardcopy key l l

Message line in the overview picture l l l

Message acknowledgment l l l

Display of the current user l l

Group display for the areas l l

Picture selection via group display l l

Area marking l l l

Analog clock l l

Digital clock with date display l l l

KeysetsSelection: Login dialog l l l

Selection: Message display (new page) l l

Selection: Display of the print jobs l l

Selection: Trends via measurement points l l

Selection: Arrange/call up trends1)l l

Selection: Picture selection via names l l

Selection: Picture selection via measurementpoints

l l

Navigation keys for picture hierarchy l l

Selection: Previous picture l l

Memorize current picture l l

Selection: Select memorized picture l l

Memorize/call up display composition l l

Selection: Plant configuration picture l l

Display of picture information l l

Acknowledgment of the external audibleindicator

l l l

Acknowledgment of the message states in thepicture2)

l l

Group acknowledgment in the messagepicture

l l l

Selection: Language switch dialog l l

Selection: Online-Help l l

Selection: BATCH-Applications3)l l

Selection: SFC-Visualization3)l l

Selection: SAP-Connection3)l l

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Function SIMATICStandard1280*1024



Selection: Displaying camera pictures l l

Selection: Storage dialogs l l

Selection: User Administrator l l

Selection: Dialog for deactivating runtime l l l

Selection: Message picture (ULB) l

Selection: Trend keyset (ULB) l

Selection: Selection of the previouslydisplayed graphic picture

l l

Selection: New page l l

Selection: Old page l l

Selection: “Went out” list l l

Selection: Control system list l l

Selection: Operation list l l

Selection: Chronic list l l

1) This function requires the CS license2) Effective only for event tags with S7PMC connection3) The mentioned packages must be installed

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Index

@

@CONFIG.PDL See Lifebeat Monitoring

3

3D Bar 2-38; 2-39

A

Alarm Logging Wizard See EditorsAlpha 2-45Angle Settings 2-45AngleAlpha 2-45AngleBeta 2-48Attributes 2-45Authorization 2-11Automation Systems (AS) 2-60Axe 2-50

B

Background 2-45Bar Color 0 2-45Bar Color 1 2-45Bar Color 10 2-47Bar Color 2 2-46Bar Color 3 2-46Bar Color 4 2-46Bar Color 5 2-46Bar Color 6 2-46Bar Color 7 2-46Bar Color 8 2-47Bar Color 9 2-47Bar Depth 2-47Bar Height 2-47Bar Width 2-47BarDepth 2-47BarHeight 2-47BarWidth 2-47Base Data See EditorsBase picture 2-1; 2-11Base X 2-47Base Y 2-47BaseX 2-47BaseY 2-47Beta 2-48Bit Pattern Group Display 2-48

Button 1 Width 2-48Button 2 Width 2-48Button 3 Width 2-48Button 4 Width 2-48Button1Width 2-48Button2Width 2-48Button3Width 2-48Button4Width 2-48

C

Came In - Background Color Off 2-49Came In - Background Color On 2-49Came In - Background Flashing 2-49Came In - Text Color Off 2-49Came In - Text Color On 2-50Came In - Text Flashing 2-50Came In Acknowledged - Background ColorOff 2-48Came In Acknowledged - Background ColorOn 2-49Came In Acknowledged - Background Flashing2-49Came In Acknowledged - Text Color Off 2-49Came In Acknowledged - Text Color On 2-49Came In Acknowledged - Text Flashing 2-49Change name 2-27Changes 2-19; 2-22Chip card 5-3

Test 5-3Write 5-3

Client 2-31CollectValue 2-50Configuration 2-2; 2-3Container 2-24

Change name 2-27Delete 2-30Insert 2-22; 2-23

Create configuration 2-6

D

DDESERV.EXE See Lifebeat MonitoringDelete 2-30Display Axis 2-50Display Text 2-50Drag-and-drop 2-22; 2-23; 2-24Dynamic Wizard 2-41

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E

Editors 1-1Base Data 1-2; 1-5

Alarm Logging Wizard 1-2; 1-5Split Screen Wizard 1-2; 1-5Tag Editor 1-2; 1-6

install via... 1-1Advanced Process Control 1-1Basic Process Control 1-1Chipcard 1-1Storage 1-1Video 1-1

Lifebeat Monitoring 1-2; 1-5Picture Tree Manager 1-2; 1-4Storage 1-2; 1-4Time Synchronization 1-2; 1-6

Empty pictures 2-25

F

Flash Frequency 2-50FlashRate 2-50

G

Generation process 2-7Global Scripts 2-10Graphic pictures 2-60Graphics Designer 2-32Group display 2-2; 2-28; 2-31; 2-38; 2-41;2-43Group Relevant 2-50Group Value 2-50

H

HierarchyChange 2-22; 2-23; 2-28Change by means of drag-and-drop 2-28Change by means of menu bar 2-29Change by means of pop-up menu 2-29Create 2-23; 2-26Create by means of drag-and-drop 2-26Create by means of menu bar 2-26Create by means of pop-up menu 2-26Delete 2-30Delete by means of context menu 2-30Delete by means of drag-and-drop 2-30Delete by means of menu bar 2-31Edit 2-22Effect 2-37

Limitations of 2-24Manage 2-19Nodes 2-24Root node 2-26Window 2-20

HMRT.EXE See Signal Module

I

Initialization 2-2; 2-3Insert 2-23; 2-24Interface 2-8

K

Key area 2-9

L

Language switch 2-38Layer 2-28Layer00Checked 2-53Layer00Color 2-45Layer00Value 2-51Layer01Checked 2-53Layer01Color 2-45Layer01Value 2-51Layer02Checked 2-53Layer02Color 2-46Layer02Value 2-51Layer03Checked 2-53Layer03Color 2-46Layer03Value 2-51Layer04Checked 2-53Layer04Color 2-46Layer04Value 2-51Layer05Checked 2-54Layer05Color 2-46Layer05Value 2-51Layer06Checked 2-54Layer06Color 2-46Layer06Value 2-51Layer07Checked 2-54Layer07Color 2-46Layer07Value 2-51Layer08Checked 2-54Layer08Color 2-47Layer08Value 2-51Layer09Checked 2-54Layer09Color 2-47Layer09Value 2-52

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Layer10Checked 2-54Layer10Color 2-47Layer10Value 2-52LBM_RT.EXE See Lifebeat MonitoringLifebeat Monitoring See Editors

Automation Systems (AS) 2-60Communication Driver Windows DDE 2-63DDESERV.EXE 2-65; 2-73DDESERV.EXE Parameter 2-65Function Principle of Lifebeat Monitoring2-61General Information about LifebeatMonitoring 2-60Installation

DDE-Share-Manager (Windows NT) 2-65NetDDE (Windows NT) 2-62

LBM_RT.EXE 2-73Monitoring Cycle 2-66Note to Text Library 2-67Open Dialog Window 2-60Operating Stations (OS) 2-60Picture of a Communication Connection2-61Runtime Module 2-73Structure of a System Picture 2-69Structure of the Dialog Window 2-67System Picture (@CONFIG.PDL) 2-69;2-73

LightEffect 2-50Lighting Effect 2-50Limit 0 2-51Limit 1 2-51Limit 10 2-52Limit 2 2-51Limit 3 2-51Limit 4 2-51Limit 5 2-51Limit 6 2-51Limit 7 2-51Limit 8 2-51Limit 9 2-52Lock Background Color 2-52Lock Display 2-52Lock Display Text 2-52Lock Text Color 2-52LockBackColor 2-52LockStatus 2-52LockText 2-52LockTextColor 2-52

M

MCGUBackColorOff 2-55MCGUBackColorOn 2-55MCGUBackFlash 2-55MCGUTextColorOff 2-55MCGUTextColorOn 2-56MCGUTextFlash 2-56MCKOBackColorOff 2-49MCKOBackColorOn 2-49MCKOBackFlash 2-49MCKOTextColorOff 2-49MCKOTextColorOn 2-50MCKOTextFlash 2-50MCKQBackColorOff 2-48MCKQBackColorOn 2-49MCKQBackFlash 2-49MCKQTextColorOff 2-49MCKQTextColorOn 2-49MCKQTextFlash 2-49MCText 2-50Message picture display 2-2Message Type 2-53Message window 2-2MessageClass 2-53Messages

Receive 2-38Relay 2-38

Modifications 2-26Monitor 2-1

Configuration 2-5Setting 2-4

Monitoring 0 2-53Monitoring 1 2-53Monitoring 10 2-54Monitoring 2 2-53Monitoring 3 2-53Monitoring 4 2-53Monitoring 5 2-54Monitoring 6 2-54Monitoring 7 2-54Monitoring 8 2-54Monitoring 9 2-54

N

NetDDE.EXE See Lifebeat MonitoringNew list 2-2Nodes 2-24

Move 2-28

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O

OLE automation name 2-45Operating area 2-20Operating Stations (OS) 2-60Option package 2-1

P

PictureBase picture 2-1; 2-11Composition 2-8Delete 2-30Display 2-8Exchange 2-8; 2-11Exchange storage 2-8Hierarchy 2-10Information 2-22Insert 2-24Load composition 2-9Management 2-8Memory 2-8Save composition 2-9Screen area 2-1; 2-9Screen data 2-8Screen resolution 2-4Select by name 2-57Select directly 2-60System pictures 2-20

Picture exchange 2-57Picture Preview 2-35Picture Tree Manager See EditorsPredefinedAngles 2-45Presettings 2-3Preview 2-58; 2-59Preview window 2-20Process window 2-9; 2-57

R

Relevant 2-50Root Container 2-32Root node 2-26; 2-28

S

S7DOS (Communication Driver) 1-2Same Size 2-55SameSize 2-55Save 2-28Selection window 2-20Signal Module 2-18

HMRT.EXE 2-19Signaling Units (Horns, Buzzers, Lights, etc.)See Signal ModuleSignificantMask 2-48Split Screen Wizard See Editors

Execution time 2-3Presettings 2-3

Sprachumschaltung 2-19Storage See EditorsSubhierarchy 2-22System association 2-8System pictures 2-20Systems 2-19

T

Tag Editor See EditorsText Library 2-38Time Synchronization See Editors

Control System Messages 3-7DCF77-Receiver 3-3Dialog ’Time Synchronization’ 3-5Functional Principle of TimeSynchronization 3-3GPS-Unit (Global Positioning System) 3-3Internal OS-Clock 3-3Long-Wave Transmitter DCF77 3-8Master/Slave 3-3; 3-6Redundant Master 3-3Reference Time 3-3RS232 3-3SINEC L2/L2R-Bus System 3-3Summer Time/Winter Time(ST/WT) 3-4Time Message Frame 3-3Time Synchronization 3-3Time Zone 3-4UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) 3-4;3-8

Tool Tip Text 2-55ToolTipText 2-55

U

User 2-10Change 2-11Test authorization 2-10

User Administrator 2-37User Value 1 2-55User Value 2 2-55User Value 3 2-55User Value 4 2-55UserValue1 2-55

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UserValue2 2-55UserValue3 2-55UserValue4 2-55

V

Value assignment of the group display 2-41

W

Went Out Unacknowledged - BackgroundColor Off 2-55Went Out Unacknowledged - BackgroundColor On 2-55Went Out Unacknowledged - BackgroundFlashing 2-55Went Out Unacknowledged - Text Color Off2-55Went Out Unacknowledged - Text Color On2-56Went Out Unacknowledged - Text Flashing2-56Workspace 2-9; 2-11

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